Microbiological Safety Cabinet (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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23 Jul 2026 at 13:44

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23 Jul 2026 at 11:21

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23 Jul 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has completed a tender process for the procurement of a microbiological safety cabinet for Porton Down. This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. The contracting authority is a central government public authority based in London. The contract has been awarded to WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED, a supplier located in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition," and the procurement stage has reached completion with the contract valued at £14,985.60 gross. The contract commenced on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses with expertise in microbiological safety solutions and a proven capability to meet stringent compliance standards, such as adherence to EN12468:2000 and BS5726:1992, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The direct award method suggests potential avenues for businesses experienced in cultivating strong governmental relationships and offering competitive solutions below the public procurement threshold. SMEs may also find opportunities, as the procurement process criteria indicate suitability for smaller enterprises, encouraging participation from companies looking to expand their services to government health entities.

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Notice Title

Microbiological Safety Cabinet (Porton Down)

Notice Description

1x Class I microbiological safety cabinet Contained Air Solutions (CAS) BioMAT1 1200R, 1200mm wide for recirculating applications, exhaust air flow rate 0.13m3, noise level 54dB, compliant to EN12468:2000 and BS5726:1992

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069800-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,488 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£12,488 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WOLF LABORATORIES

Further Information

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