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Vectech Inc - Scout Smart Traps

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

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, represented by the UK Health Security Agency, involved the purchase of Scout Smart Traps from Vectech Inc. This contract focuses on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and falls under the industry category of goods. The process was initiated through a direct procurement method, which is detailed as below threshold and conducted without competition. The contract covers the provision of six Scout Smart traps and a software licence and was signed on 27th February 2026. The contract period extends from 27th February to 31st March 2026, with the contract notice published on 18th March 2026. It takes place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory or optical equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions in precision systems. The contract valued at approximately $63,253.83 USD provides an ideal opportunity for SMEs like Vectech Inc., which is already engaged as the supplier under this tender. Enterprises in similar fields, aiming to showcase their capabilities in cutting-edge technology, could benefit from participating in future procurement opportunities anticipated within central government sectors, such as health and social care. Although this direct award did not involve competition, businesses could leverage gained insights and networks for forthcoming tenders from the UK Health Security Agency or similar bodies.

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Notice Title

Vectech Inc - Scout Smart Traps

Notice Description

Purchase of 6x Scout Smart traps and associated software licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024564-2026
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
£63,253 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 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

VECTECH

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