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UKHSA Diagnostic Tests for Hantavirus - 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 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is conducting a preliminary market engagement for diagnostic tests to detect Hantavirus or the Hantavirus Andes strain. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the UKHSA inviting suppliers to provide input on the availability and suitability of relevant diagnostic technologies. The engagement aims to gather market insights, not to initiate a competitive tender. Suppliers interested in participating should submit responses via the Atamis eSourcing portal by 18 June 2026. This opportunity is based in London and falls under the industry category of goods, specifically diagnostic kits and medical equipment. The main venue for acquiring details is through the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice provided online.

This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics, particularly those that manufacture and supply lateral flow devices, PCR tests, serology tests, and rapid point of care testing devices. Companies with innovative solutions for Hantavirus detection will find this engagement beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and understanding market demand under the auspices of the UK central government. By participating, businesses can potentially position themselves favourably for future procurement activities beyond the current research phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA Diagnostic Tests for Hantavirus - 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 Hantavirus or Hantavirus Andes 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 (contract reference C451531), no later than 23:45 18/06/2026. 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 Hantavirus or Hantavirus Andes strain.  Interested suppliers are invited to send their Instructions for Use (IFU) number to Olivia.Okeeffe@ukhsa.gov.uk and complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via the Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 23:45 18/06/2026. Full details are included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and questionnaire on the Portal (contract reference C451531) https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052732-2026
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
18 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 19 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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