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UKHSA Provision for Two Spectral Flow Cytometers

UK Health Security Agency

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 Apr 2026 at 13:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 Mar 2026 at 10:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 Mar 2026 at 09:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency, recently concluded a procurement process for "UKHSA Provision for Two Spectral Flow Cytometers." This contract, awarded through a direct procurement method, seeks the provision of two spectral flow cytometers to replace outdated equipment. The award was made to Cytek Biosciences Ltd, an SME based in Cambridgeshire. The contract is valued at £259,017.28, is active from 26 March 2026, and will end on 31 March 2027. The process was completed on 7 April 2026 with the contracts being formalised and published under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in cytometry technologies. Companies that can offer compact and standalone spectral flow cytometers would have an advantage in fulfilling the technical specifications required by the UK Health Security Agency. This contract also illustrates the advantageous position of SMEs in government tenders where technical expertise and tailored solutions are paramount. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their footprint within public sector procurement, reinforcing growth and innovation in the biosciences industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA Provision for Two Spectral Flow Cytometers

Notice Description

The Authority requires the provision of two spectral flow cytometers to replace three flow cytometers which have reached the end of their asset life.

Procurement Information

Section 41 Single Supplier (Technical Reasons) The Authority requires that the instrument size must be no greater than 65x65x60 cm (WxDxH). Overall working area (including workstation and all instrumentation) to be no greater than 165x77x143 cm (WxDxH). The spectral flow cytometer must be a standalone instrument vs a bolt on to an existing piece of equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031481-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,017 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£259,017 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Cytek Biosciences B.V

Further Information

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