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Procurement of Parker Valairdata 4 Test Set

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

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02 Mar 2026 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency, has completed the procurement of Parker Valairdata 4 Test Sets. This tender falls under the industry category of checking and testing apparatus, located in London, United Kingdom, and involves validating airflow and HEPA vent filters in controlled environments. The procurement process is classified as limited competition, with one lot awarded. The contract started on 3rd March 2026 and will end on 2nd March 2027, with the total gross amount being £77,243.88.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in testing and validation equipment, particularly those supplying high-tech goods to government agencies. BioPharma Dynamics LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise, succeeded as the supplier, suggesting that SMEs with specialised testing apparatus could effectively compete for similar contracts. Companies involved in manufacturing or distributing advanced testing equipment, especially those able to provide unique or sole-manufacturer products, would find similar tender opportunities beneficial for expanding their market presence and forging strong partnerships with public authority central government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Parker Valairdata 4 Test Set

Notice Description

The requirement is to procure 2 Parker Valairdata 4 (DHWVA4SE) Filter Integratory Testers, a specialised instrument for validating airflow and HEPA vent filters on autoclaves, Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) and other controlled environments across UKHSA facilities. The Valairdata 4 is sole-manufactured by Parker Hannifin and will replace ageing equipment for which manufacturer repair support is no longer available, ensuring continuity of critical validation capability and compliance with biosafety and containment regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06600a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018602-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,369 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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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

BIOPHARMA DYNAMICS

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