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title: "UKHSA_Scientific - Upgrade to a 96 pipettor head"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# UKHSA_Scientific - Upgrade to a 96 pipettor head

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-192e249c-0b46-403d-b33e-df3380e87628

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the purchase of a scientific upgrade to a 96 pipettor head from TECAN UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £45,500. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the award made on 29th October 2021, and the contract commencing on 29th November 2021, lasting until 29th November 2022. The award notice was published on 26th November 2021, detailing the contract's full terms and conditions.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments, particularly those capable of direct service delivery and high-quality product supply. While this specific contract has been awarded to a sole supplier, similar future tenders in the scientific sector may benefit smaller enterprises or other suppliers who can demonstrate competitive capabilities in delivering complex scientific instruments and related services. Businesses in the precision engineering and scientific manufacturing fields are well-positioned to respond to potential future opportunities that arise from similar procurement processes.

## Notice

UKHSA awarded a contract for the purchase of pipettor head to TECAN UK Ltd. The supplier is a sole supplier of the product and therefore was awarded a contract via direct award of National Microbiology Framework Lot 2. This is a contract for a single purchase of the item.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f35bb9-17a4-4aa1-8582-5b53943a75ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,500 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f35bb9-17a4-4aa1-8582-5b53943a75ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f35bb9-17a4-4aa1-8582-5b53943a75ea
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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