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Luminex Beads (MagPlex)

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has completed a direct procurement process titled "Luminex Beads (MagPlex)" for the procurement of MagPlex-Avidin Microspheres, a type of colour-coded paramagnetic microparticles used in assays. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically microbeads and reagents and contrast media. The process took place in London, United Kingdom, with Diasorin Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £71,092.00, has been active since 9 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 8 March 2027. The procurement method utilised was below threshold, without competition, indicating an expedient process governed by the legal framework of 2023/54 UKPGA.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of technical apparatus and laboratory supplies. Particularly well-suited are companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing paramagnetic microparticles and related assay components. While the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is the buyer, the open nature of further procurements might enable other similar businesses to participate in future contracts, enhancing their market presence and expanding their clientele in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Luminex Beads (MagPlex)

Notice Description

MagPlex-Avidin Microspheres (or "beads") are avidin-coupled paramagnetic microparticles that have been color-coded into 100 spectrally distinct sets or regions. These beads can be used as the substrate on which an assay can be performed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ad4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023418-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

44441000 - Microbeads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,092 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIASORIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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