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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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06 Mar 2026 at 16:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is overseeing the procurement process titled "Freeze Drier Maintenance (2026-28)." This contract involves servicing and maintaining freeze driers at Colindale in the NCTC and EQA laboratories. Categorised under repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment, the procurement method used is direct and falls below the threshold, thus without competition. The contract has been awarded to Freeze Drying Services Limited, and the agreement is set to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2028. Key dates include the scheduled signature of the contract by 20th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services for laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in medical and surgical gear. Given its direct procurement nature and specific focus, this contract is suited for companies with proven capability in freeze drier maintenance. Large-scale entities such as Freeze Drying Services Limited, which have substantial resources and experience in servicing such specialised equipment, are particularly well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity.

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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/020619-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks 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
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
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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

Notice Documents

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