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Purchase of a High-Performance FluoroSpot and ELISpot Reader

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

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13 May 2026 at 13:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency, based in London. It involved a contract for the "Purchase of a High-Performance FluoroSpot and ELISpot Reader," relevant to the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, completed under the status 'complete', with the contract awarded to Mabtech AB. The procurement stage is the award, and key contract dates include the start date on 12th May 2026 and an end date set for 14th April 2027, with delivery locations centred within the UK.

This tender presents business opportunities for suppliers specializing in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing and servicing, particularly those capable of offering high-performance immunological analysis tools. SMEs, such as Mabtech AB—a small to medium-sized enterprise—would find such procurement opportunities conducive to growth by expanding their client base within government agencies. By engaging in contracts like this, businesses can increase their capabilities and portfolio in the public sector, establishing a reputation for reliability in high-stake environments. The procurement focused on below-threshold projects, providing ample room for suppliers not typically positioned in large-scale bidding to demonstrate their capacity and competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a High-Performance FluoroSpot and ELISpot Reader

Notice Description

Purchase of a High-Performance FluoroSpot and ELISpot Reader * Mabtech IRIS(tm)2 FluoroSpot/ELISpot/FociSpot Reader * Mabtech Reader PC (IRIS) * PC 27" Monitor (IRIS) * PQ Plate IRIS * Total Assurance Service IRIS (Installation Qualification service)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043939-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,698 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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

MABTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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