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07 Jul 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Department of Health & Social Care in the United Kingdom, focusing on the "Fleming Fund - Additional Provision of Reagents and Consumables". This project pertains to the supply of laboratory goods and maintenance services. The industry category is goods, specifically laboratory reagents, under the CPV code 33696500. The contract is set to commence on 22 July 2026, and conclude by 31 March 2027. This procurement has been awarded through a direct award method, citing technical reasons for choosing a single supplier. The total value of the contract is £1.73 million. The location for this procurement is primarily based in London, with the role of the buyer filled by the central government authority, the Department of Health & Social Care. The procurement stage is complete.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities primarily for large businesses specialising in laboratory materials supply and maintenance. Companies with robust supply chain capabilities and those able to meet stringent governmental requirements will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their operational capacity and market presence. Securing such a contract could enhance a business's portfolio and credibility within the public sector, setting a foundation for future opportunities in the health and social care sectors. Businesses looking to engage should demonstrate technical expertise and efficiency in handling large-scale procurement and supply management.

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Notice Title

DHSC:GH: Fleming Fund - Additional Provision of Reagents and Consumables

Notice Description

Re-supply contract for laboratory goods/equipment and maintenance contract.

Procurement Information

Single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c505
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063577-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AGENCY (IPA

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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