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Purchase of a Multiparameter Sensor System

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 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has concluded the procurement process for the purchase of a Multiparameter Sensor System, with the procurement reaching the award and contract stage. The contract was awarded to Scientific Bioprocessing, recognised as an SME, and involves the supply of detection and analysis apparatus. Located in London, the UK Health Security Agency utilised a direct procurement method below threshold, meaning the process did not involve competition. The contract, valued at £20,477.50 excluding VAT, was signed on 6th March 2026, with the supply period spanning from 9th to 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is guided by legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in the manufacturing or supply of scientific and analytical instruments. Companies within the detection and analysis apparatus industry can leverage such opportunities to establish their credentials with public authorities. As the tender was awarded through a direct method, businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts should consider the strategic importance of engaging with organisations like the UK Health Security Agency. This procurement exemplifies the potential for specialised small and medium-sized enterprises to secure projects without the need for competitive tendering.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Multiparameter Sensor System

Notice Description

The purchase of a Multiparameter Sensor System via below threshold - direct award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024770-2026
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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,477 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

SCIENTIFIC BIOPROCESSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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