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Dry Powder Aerosol Generator

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

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11 Mar 2026 at 11:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for a Dry Powder Aerosol Generator has been awarded by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, a public authority part of the central government. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category "goods," has reached the award stage and was completed on 11th March 2026. The procurement process was conducted using a direct award method, as it fell below the competition threshold, with an effective contract period from 16th February to 31st March 2026. The procurement sought a specific instrument identified on technical grounds, primarily catering to needs associated with instruments for checking physical characteristics.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses dealing in scientific instruments, particularly those specialising in dry powder aerosols or related sectors, as it showcases a requirement for technical precision and expertise in these areas. Small to medium enterprises like Scielutions Limited, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage such niche procurements to expand their business within the governmental sector. Businesses looking to engage with central government procurement processes or those possessing exclusive products may find particular advantage in this type of below-threshold direct awards. Being proactive in identifying these needs can greatly facilitate business growth and foster strategic partnerships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dry Powder Aerosol Generator

Notice Description

The Vilnius Aerosol Generator for dry-powder dispensing, including the MicroDust Pro aerosol monitor, has been identified as the required instrument on technical grounds. The Vilnius Aerosol Generator is an exclusive product of CH Technologies (USA). The contract is awarded under Schedule 5, paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, as the conditions for a below threshold direct award are met.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066714
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021696-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,361 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 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

SCIELUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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