Planning

Culture media in UKHSA regional and reference laboratories

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

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 18:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process currently in the planning stage is being conducted by the UK Health Security Agency on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The procurement, titled "Culture media in UKHSA regional and reference laboratories," is focused on acquiring reagents and contrast media within the goods industry category. The contract's location is in London, United Kingdom, with a planning notice published on 22nd May 2026. The anticipated contract period spans from 12th August 2026 to 11th August 2031. Business users should mark 1st July 2026 as the date for future notice clarifications related to this tender. This procurement is guided by the legal framework specified in the UKPGA 2023/54, employing a procurement process tailored for central government public authorities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers of reagents and contrast media to secure a long-term arrangement with a central government agency. Ideal participants are businesses specialised in the production or distribution of chemical media, especially those with experience in serving governmental or health sector contracts. Firms capable of providing high-quality laboratory media on a large scale would find this procurement matched to their capabilities. Engaging in this process allows businesses to establish or strengthen their presence within the public health supply chain, an area with continuing and strategic demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Culture media in UKHSA regional and reference laboratories

Notice Description

Culture media in UKHSA regional and reference laboratories procurement 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a24b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048295-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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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

Notice Documents

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