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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

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Award

25 Feb 2026 at 15:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Feb 2026 at 07:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for a strategic partnership with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). The project titled "The Provision of UKHSA & CARPHA Partnership - Phase 2 - Equipment 25/26" falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement, located in London, is in the award stage with a contract start date set for 10th March 2026, concluding on 12th June 2026. The direct award method was employed due to Capris Medica’s role as Illumina’s authorised Channel Partner, ensuring alignment of laboratory protocols and enhancing data analysis capabilities across the Caribbean.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those specialising in antimicrobial stewardship and data analysis systems. SMEs like Capris Medica, which possess authorised channel partnerships and technical expertise, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The direct award approach highlights the advantage of established relationships and technical compatibility, making this an attractive avenue for businesses looking to grow in sectors related to healthcare equipment and international partnerships.

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Notice Information

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

Capris Medica is Illumina's authorized Channel Partner for Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017032-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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