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Reactor Incubator for 3D Cell Culture

UK Health Security Agency

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04 Aug 2026 at 11:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, procured a reactor incubator for three-dimensional cell culture. The equipment is intended to create a controlled environment that promotes the growth of large three-dimensional structures, including spheroids, organoids and other cell aggregates. This is a scientific research and testing equipment requirement, covering the supply of goods rather than construction or a service. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom. The procurement is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of bioreactors, reactor incubators, cell-culture systems and related laboratory equipment used in advanced biological research and testing.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. UK Health Security Agency used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. One lot was completed and awarded to CelVivo Aps. The contract was signed on 29 July 2026 and runs from 30 July 2026 to 30 June 2028. Its value is €60,000 excluding tax, or €72,000 including tax. The award is active and the contract is active. The published outcome identifies the requirement as goods and relates it to scientific technical research and testing equipment. This was a single-supplier purchase, rather than a competed tender with multiple bids or separately awarded lots.

This purchase demonstrates demand from the UK Health Security Agency for specialist three-dimensional cell-culture equipment capable of supporting spheroids, organoids and other cell aggregates. Suppliers seeking to compete for a comparable future requirement would need a proven reactor-incubator or bioreactor product, with the technical performance and controlled operating environment needed for advanced cell-culture research. Credible competitors are likely to include established manufacturers, specialist laboratory-equipment distributors and organisations able to provide dependable equipment for public-sector scientific use. Relevant experience in research, testing and scientific technical equipment would help demonstrate fit, alongside the ability to supply and support a complete laboratory system within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reactor Incubator for 3D Cell Culture

Notice Description

The 3D bioreactor to create an environment to promote large 3D structures including spheroids, organoids and other cell aggregates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dae7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073577-2026
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
Large

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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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

CelVivo Aps

Further Information

Notice Documents

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