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UKHSA Rapid diagnostics for Neisseria meningitidis- Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), acting under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is spearheading a public procurement process to engage with suppliers in the market for rapid diagnostics for Neisseria meningitidis. This initiative, focused on gathering market insights rather than competitive bids, is at the planning stage. The agency's office is based in London, and it welcomes responses from suppliers across the UK. Interested parties must complete a questionnaire available via the Atamis eSourcing portal by 21 April 2026 at 11:59 PM. This engagement seeks to understand the supplier landscape and capabilities, aligning with the main procurement category of goods, including diagnostic kits and medical consumables.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies poised in the diagnostics sector. It is particularly suited to businesses offering innovative diagnostic solutions or those capable of providing comprehensive market insights into medical diagnostic tools. By participating, companies can position themselves as key stakeholders in shaping future procurement strategies for diagnostic supplies in public health. This engagement is ideal for businesses looking to influence market dynamics and expand their visibility and relationships within the public sector health market.

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Notice Title

UKHSA Rapid diagnostics for Neisseria meningitidis- Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking to gather information on diagnostics currently available on the UK market to test for Neisseria meningitidis and/or Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup B specifically. This is not a call for competition, but a market research activity aimed at gathering insights from suppliers to understand the current supplier landscape and market capabilities. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 11:59 21/04/2026. Full details are included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and questionnaire on the Portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

UKHSA invites suppliers to complete the questionnaire, included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, to gather information on diagnostics currently available on the UK market to test for Neisseria meningitidis and/or Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup B specifically. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 11:59 21/04/2026. Full details are included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and questionnaire on the Portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032062-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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