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DHSC:GH: Lab Reagents and Consumables

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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01 May 2026 at 11:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care in the United Kingdom, located at 39 Victoria Street, London, is taking over the responsibility of an existing contract focused on supplying lab reagents and consumables across low and middle-income countries, as part of their AMR surveillance efforts. The contract, titled "DHSC:GH: Lab Reagents and Consumables," involves the direct award procurement method, bypassing competition due to urgency. The contract award, valued at £1,237,181 with a gross amount of £1,484,617, has been formalized. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period set from 25 May 2026 to 21 May 2027. The procurement primarily covers the 'goods' category with an additional focus on services, reflective in its classification under laboratory and precision equipment and procurement consultancy services.

This procurement process opens up avenues for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment and services, particularly those capable of handling international logistics and maintaining stringent quality controls. It presents a unique growth opportunity for SMEs that can deliver reliable supply chains to specific low and middle-income regions. The direct award nature may appeal to businesses with established government or health service relationships, as it requires swift and efficient adaptation to meet the outlined needs. Additionally, companies with consulting experience in procurement or that possess a robust understanding of geopolitical influences on supply chains will find themselves well-positioned to contribute to the successful implementation of this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:GH: Lab Reagents and Consumables

Notice Description

As part of the legacy outputs of the Fleming Fund Grant, LMIC's require additional time to set up individual agreements for the re-supply of reagents and consumables. The Authority is taking over responsibility of an existing contract for the supplier of re-agents and consumables and intends to award a contract without competition for the sourcing and delivery of the goods to target sites across low and middle income countries.

Procurement Information

To maintain AMR surveillance through the provision of service and maintenance of lab equipment and supply of reagents and consumables, selected Fleming Fund countries across the low and middle income regions require additional support and funding whilst they transition to national funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069030
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040452-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,237,181 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 21 May 2027 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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