The Provision of UKHSA & CARPHA Partnership - Phase 2 - Equipment 25/26 -W199206

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jul 2026 at 09:51

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 13:51

Award

25 Feb 2026 at 15:47

Award

25 Feb 2026 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Provision of UKHSA & CARPHA Partnership - Phase 2 - Equipment 25/26 -W199206" was initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency. This procurement, relevant to the laboratory and healthcare equipment industry, focused on strengthening laboratory capacity in the Caribbean and was centrally coordinated from London, United Kingdom. Key players included Capris Medica as the supplier, selected through a direct award due to its role as a sole source supplier in the region. The contract, valued at 152,500 USD (approximately 115,500 GBP), ran from March 11 to June 12, 2026, and has been completed and terminated as of June 12, 2026, due to fulfilment of its terms.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector, especially those capable of providing innovative solutions for international collaboration in healthcare initiatives. Companies that can offer established networks or fulfil single-source needs, as in the Caribbean region, are advantageous for such partnerships. SMEs like Capris Medica that can leverage technical partnerships or offer niche expertise are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar procurements demanding specific technical capabilities or geographical commitments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of UKHSA & CARPHA Partnership - Phase 2 - Equipment 25/26 -W199206

Notice Description

CARA project, sharing best practices, aligning laboratory protocols, and coordinating the roll-out of training programmes designed to strengthen laboratory capacity, antimicrobial stewardship, and AMR data analysis across the Caribbean.

Procurement Information

the supplier was the single source supplier for the Caribbean

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064555-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£152,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPRIS MEDICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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