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Provision of a Biomic System

UK Health Security Agency

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29 Sep 2026 at 11:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), acting for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, purchased a Biomic system for laboratory use. The requirement is for specialist laboratory equipment, within the broader category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The procurement covers one system and is recorded as a single lot. UKHSA is the public-sector buyer; Giles Scientific Inc., a US-based supplier, was selected to provide the system. This is a focused equipment purchase rather than a wider laboratory service or works contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. UKHSA made a direct award without competition under a below-threshold procedure. Giles Scientific Inc. was awarded the contract, which was signed on 25 September 2026. Its value is USD 81,400 excluding tax, or USD 97,680 including tax. The contract runs from 25 September 2026 to 1 October 2027. There was one lot, for the Biomic system. The published information identifies the direct-award route but does not set out a comparative evaluation basis or specific eligibility requirements.

For suppliers considering similar UKHSA requirements, this award shows demand for a specialist Biomic laboratory system, sourced directly from its manufacturer or supplier rather than through a competed process. A credible competitor would need to provide the required system itself and demonstrate that it meets the Agency’s laboratory equipment needs, with the ability to supply and deliver in the United Kingdom. Giles Scientific Inc. is identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise, showing that a large corporate supplier was not required for this purchase. The requirement is a single, defined equipment supply rather than a broad service package; relevant suppliers are those with access to the specific system and the practical capacity to fulfil a focused public-sector equipment contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Biomic System

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to Giles Scientific Inc. for the provision of a Biomic system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077c35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091750-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 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

Giles Scientific Inc.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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