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UKHSA Provision for an iconPCR System

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

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency, initiated a procurement process for an iconPCR System for the ISF Wastewater Project. Classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, the tender is located in the United Kingdom and has been completed with an award stage as of 16 March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The contract for this procurement was signed on 23 February 2026 and is active until 31 March 2026, with a total value amounting to $143,348.82 USD gross.

This tender represents an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to expand their market presence within the UK public sector. With n6 Tec, Inc., a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) from Pleasanton, California, successfully awarded the contract, this underscores potential growth for international SMEs in this industry. The direct procurement without competition suggests that firms with innovative solutions and established relations with public authorities may have a competitive edge in similar future opportunities. Smaller firms could consider focusing on building unique offerings or services that align with public health and government projects in global markets.

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Notice Title

UKHSA Provision for an iconPCR System

Notice Description

Procurement of an iconPCR System for ISF Wastewater Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ac7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023394-2026
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,457 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 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

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

N6 TEC

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