Service and Maintenance of iQue Flow Cytometer for Porton Down.

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

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16 Jun 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the Crown via the UK Health Security Agency, has completed a procurement process for the service and maintenance of the iQue Flow Cytometer at Porton Down. This direct procurement, classified under the category of repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment, was carried out using a below-threshold method without competition. Sartorius UK Limited was awarded the contract, with the contract period spanning from 28th May 2026 to 27th May 2029 and the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement was managed from London, United Kingdom, and pertains to the services industry category.

This tender provides a substantial business opportunity for SMEs involved in medical equipment maintenance services. The procurement method indicates a streamlined process favourable for those who can provide specialist, high-quality services quickly and efficiently. Companies well-versed in handling complex medical instruments and possessing a robust service delivery model are ideally suited to offer their expertise and establish a long-term relationship with central government bodies such as the UK Health Security Agency, thereby expanding their portfolio and market presence within governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of iQue Flow Cytometer for Porton Down.

Notice Description

Service and Maintenance of iQue Flow Cytometer for Porton Down Sartorius.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b655
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

SARTORIUS

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