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Freeze Drier Maintenance (2026-28)

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

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23 Mar 2026 at 15:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Mar 2026 at 13:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 16:43

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Freeze Drier Maintenance (2026-28)" to service and maintain freeze driers at the NCTC and EQA laboratories in Colindale, London. The procurement was conducted through direct procurement below the threshold without competition, focusing on the repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. The award was finalised on 23rd March 2026, with the contract period stretching from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing maintenance services for specialised medical equipment to explore further engagements in the healthcare sector. As the procurement was awarded through a direct method, large-scale service providers with expertise in servicing medical and surgical equipment would find such opportunities to be within their operational capabilities. The contract, valued at £113,011.80 (net), enhances the potential for business growth within central government frameworks, providing stable revenue over the set contract period for companies like Freeze Drying Services Limited, which has secured the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freeze Drier Maintenance (2026-28)

Notice Description

Servicing and maintenance of freeze driers at Colindale in the NCTC and EQA laboratories

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026381-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,011 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£113,011 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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

FREEZE DRYING SERVICES

Further Information

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