Award

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 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 13:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

24 Apr 2026 at 08:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, represented by the UK Health Security Agency, has completed the procurement process for the bulk supply of glassware used in microbiological growth media production. This procurement, classified under the " Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware" industry category, is part of a direct award based on technical reasons related to health and safety. The award was made to Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, headquartered in Nottingham, with the contract set to commence on 7th May 2026 and potentially extendable up to 27th February 2030. The procurement amount is £194,484.00, and the contract includes options for additional goods of a similar nature.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies to engage with public sector procurement, particularly those able to deliver bespoke glassware items for healthcare applications. As the contract allows for expanding the scope with similar goods, companies with expertise in manufacturing high-quality, specialised glassware could find potential growth avenues. While the procurement method was direct, smaller enterprises might still consider developing capabilities for future bids by leveraging opportunities to collaborate in related projects. Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the value of maintaining expertise in laboratory-grade materials to secure similar government contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037652-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Today
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-068a54-2026-04-24T14:47:37+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-24T14:47:37+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-068a54",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PBMQ-7576-DVGW",
            "name": "Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PBMQ-7576-DVGW"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "10 South Colonnade",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E14 4PU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI42"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PTYH-6768-JVZP",
            "name": "Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PTYH-6768-JVZP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wilford Industrial Estate Ruddington Lane Nottingham",
                "locality": "Nottingham",
                "postalCode": "NG11 7EP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKF16"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "slstender@scientific-labs.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PBMQ-7576-DVGW",
        "name": "Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "C439859",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Purchase of Glassware",
        "description": "Bulk supply of glass containers used in the production of microbiological growth media used by PHM and non-PHM laboratories.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "Bespoke items. Health and safety issues",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Purchase of Glassware",
            "status": "pending",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 233380.8,
                "amount": 194484,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PTYH-6768-JVZP",
                    "name": "Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "33790000",
                            "description": "Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-05-07T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-02-27T23:59:59Z",
                "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-27T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The Buyer, at its sole discretion, may extend this Contract for a period of up to 1 year by giving not less than 10 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date."
            },
            "hasOptions": true,
            "options": {
                "description": "The Buyer reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend this contract to include additional goods of a similar nature, subject to mutual agreement on the terms."
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "037404-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037404-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-24T09:58:39+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "037652-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037652-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-24T14:47:37+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-05-07T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ],
            "date": "2026-04-24T00:00:00+01:00",
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2026-05-06T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}