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Cold Store (Colindale)

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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11 Mar 2026 at 11:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 13:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 12:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of a Cold Store, initiated by the UK Health Security Agency under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, involves the relocation of the Cold Store from Porton Biopharma Limited based in Porton Down to Colindale. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold, thus conducted without competition. This stage is complete with the contract titled "Cold Store (Colindale)" initiated on 11 March 2026 and expected to conclude on 31 March 2026. The transaction holds a gross value of £29,700, reflecting a streamlined approach within public authority – central government operations, primarily located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the logistics, transportation, and installation of cold storage solutions. Companies with expertise in relocating and servicing complex and technical equipment would find this procurement relevant to their growth strategy. Porton Biopharma Limited, identified as the supplier, points to a collaboration that could stimulate partnerships in biotechnology and logistics sectors. The direct procurement method denotes a favourable environment for large-scale enterprises possessing robust operational frameworks and established competencies to engage with similar future tenders, providing new avenues for expansion and service diversification within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cold Store (Colindale)

Notice Description

To purchase the Cold Store at PBL Porton and re-locate to Colindale.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066412
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021686-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£24,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

PORTON BIOPHARMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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