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Purchase of Organ on chip platforms x 2 25/26 - Capital 113934

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

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:52

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06 Mar 2026 at 17:11

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the UK Health Security Agency, acting through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, involves the purchase of organ-on-chip platforms from Emulate Inc. This procurement falls under the category of medical equipment and follows a direct award method, with the contract being completed as of 9th April 2026. The main location for this tender is the United Kingdom, and it is awarded under the legal basis outlined by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process initiated on 20th March 2026 and is scheduled to be concluded by 18th March 2027. The direct award rationale was driven by the necessity to ensure compatibility with existing platforms, avoiding any technical difficulties or incompatibility issues.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment, particularly those offering innovative technology solutions such as organ-on-chip platforms. Due to the nature of the direct award, businesses that have proprietary rights or technologically exclusive products are particularly well-suited to engage in such contracts. Large-scale companies with experience in providing advanced medical technologies would find this tender advantageous, especially those capable of delivering specialised equipment that requires compatibility with existing systems in the UK health sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Organ on chip platforms x 2 25/26 - Capital 113934

Notice Description

Purchase of Organ on chip platforms Emulate x 2 25/26 - Capital 113934

Procurement Information

A change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032296-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£997,308 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£997,308 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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

EMULATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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