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title: "Purchase of SPT Firefly Liquid Handler"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# Purchase of SPT Firefly Liquid Handler

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01f37eb1-296e-448a-aa79-29c50fd13d7a

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, located in London, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an SPT Firefly Liquid Handler, under the industry classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender process falls within the 'goods' category and has concluded with the 'award' stage as of 14th January 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £213,948.90, is scheduled to commence on 18th December 2025 and will conclude on 17th December 2029. This contract involves deliveries to the postal code E14 4PU in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly for suppliers capable of providing high-quality scientific apparatus. Although the awarded contract has been secured by a large enterprise, SPT Labtech Limited, the procurement method used suggests that framework agreements could present future opportunities for SMEs to engage. Companies that specialise in high-precision and laboratory equipment, and which can navigate selective procurement processes efficiently, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The UK Health Security Agency's use of a targeted procurement approach highlights their preference for specialised suppliers able to meet strict standards and requirements.

## Notice

Purchase of SPT Firefly Liquid Handler

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a736f158-c9ed-4870-a5f0-5356de302506 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,948 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPT LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a736f158-c9ed-4870-a5f0-5356de302506

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a736f158-c9ed-4870-a5f0-5356de302506
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd054f00-472a-4c15-8a1f-049df134b500
  251218_Schedule 7 - Appendix 1 - Order Form_C407974_Final_Redacted

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