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Purchase of Precelly homogenisation tubes (ceramic and metal variants)

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

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09 Mar 2026 at 16:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Purchase of Precelly homogenisation tubes (ceramic and metal variants)." This contract pertains to the surveillance work within the laboratory reagents sector and is designated as a procurement of goods. The contract, awarded to Stretton Scientific, commenced on 11th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. It was procured through a direct method below the competition threshold, based in London, UK.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and reagents, to engage with central government procurement processes. As the contract emphasises surveillance work in the health sector, businesses with expertise in manufacturing homogeneous equipment would be ideal candidates. Despite being below the threshold for competition, this contract presents a chance for business growth and increased visibility within government procurement networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Precelly homogenisation tubes (ceramic and metal variants)

Notice Description

Purchase of Precelly homogenisation tubes (ceramic and metal variants) for surveillance work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021059-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,782 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

STRETTON SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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