Purchase of Glassware

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 13:30

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 13:47

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed the procurement process titled "Purchase of Glassware" involving the bulk supply of glass containers used for microbiological growth media. This process, under the industry category "Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware," is located in London, UK. It began with a direct award procurement method, due to bespoke health and safety issues, and concluded with a contract active from 15 May 2026 to 27 February 2029, with an option to extend. Notably, the contract was awarded to Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd based in Nottingham. The value of the contract is £233,380.80, and it was awarded on 15 May 2026.

This procurement creates business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware. As the contract involves bespoke items, companies with niche manufacturing capabilities in this area would be exceedingly well-suited to compete. The procurement's direct method underscores the need for technically precise solutions that align with health and safety specifications, making it ideal for businesses that can supply high-quality, specialised glassware products. Additionally, the potential for contract extension and amendments offers ongoing collaboration opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Glassware

Notice Description

Bulk supply of glass containers used in the production of microbiological growth media used by PHM and non-PHM laboratories.

Procurement Information

Bespoke items. Health and safety issues

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045783-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£194,484 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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 LABORATORY SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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