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Vitrocell Exposure System

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

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28 Jul 2026 at 08:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vitrocell Exposure System" was conducted by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency. Located in London, the agency completed this procurement under the "Public authority - central government" category. The contract concerns the supply of goods, specifically for research purposes in the scientific technical simulator field. The process was finalised on 23rd July 2026, with the contract active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. Notably, the procurement was achieved through a direct method, thereby bypassing the competitive tender route as it was below the threshold.

This tender offers growth opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises within the scientific research and technical simulation sectors. Businesses that specialise in supplying advanced research systems or equipment would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The successful supplier, Vitrocell Systems GmbH, is a small enterprise from Germany, indicating that opportunities remain open for SMEs in international markets. This contract underlines the importance of niche expertise in securing government contracts without needing extensive competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vitrocell Exposure System

Notice Description

Vitrocell Exposure System for research purposes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071012-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,964 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VITROCELL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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