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UKHSA Diagnostics Tests for Ebola - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), acting under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has initiated a planning stage for a procurement process titled "UKHSA Diagnostics Tests for Ebola – Preliminary Market Engagement Notice". This endeavour targets the medical industry, specifically diagnostic kits and equipment, and is located in the United Kingdom, with the buyer's office based in London. The procurement is currently in the planning phase with a deadline set for interested suppliers to submit their inputs by 23:45 on 17th June 2026. The effort is focused on market engagement to identify the availability and suitability of diagnostic tests for Ebola and related strains.

This market engagement presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and medical diagnostics sector to contribute insights and position themselves for potential future competitions. Suppliers specialising in diagnostic technological advancements, particularly those offering lateral flow devices, PCR tests, and related consumables, would find this engagement beneficial. Participating in this process could bolster the visibility of innovative offerings and align businesses with UKHSA's strategic objectives, fostering growth within the public health procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA Diagnostics Tests for Ebola - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking to gather information on diagnostics currently available on the UK market to test for Ebola or Ebola Bundibugyo strain specifically. This is not a call for competition, but a market research activity aimed at gathering insights from suppliers to understand the current supplier landscape and market capabilities. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via the Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 23:45 17/06/2026. Full details are included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and questionnaire on the Portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

UKHSA invites suppliers to complete the questionnaire, included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, to gather information on the availability and suitability of Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs), PCR tests, Serology tests and rapid point of care testing devices that can detect H Ebola or Ebola Bundibugyo strain.  Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via the Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 23:45 17/06/2026. Full details are included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and questionnaire on the Portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052730-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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