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title: "C469292 - Cambridge Replacement Hologic Panther & upgrade"
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# C469292 - Cambridge Replacement Hologic Panther & upgrade

Buyer: UK Health Security Agency  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3153045d-2cdd-45db-ab2b-9ebb62f4d39a

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency bought a replacement Hologic Panther analyser, upgrading it to a Panther Fusion and improving waste management. The work also introduces Vlink software to improve consumables management. This is a laboratory equipment and software refresh for the Agency, with delivery in Cambridge, England. The requirement combines supply of the analyser with the related upgrades and software, rather than being a standalone purchase of general laboratory equipment.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Hologic Ltd. The award date was 18 September 2026. The awarded value is £451,814.63. The contract runs from 18 September 2026 to 22 December 2031. The Agency used a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The original estimated procurement value was also £451,814.63, and submissions were due by 4 September 2026. The recorded suitability indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises could take part, while voluntary, community and social enterprises were not suitable. This process records one award; its assessment basis is not described in the supplied procurement details.

For suppliers who did not win, this award shows UK Health Security Agency demand for a combined diagnostic analyser refresh, equipment upgrades and software to manage consumables, delivered for its Cambridge operation. A credible competitor would need to supply and support compatible Hologic Panther equipment, implement a Panther Fusion upgrade, improve waste-management arrangements and provide Vlink or equivalent consumables-management capability. The requirement favours suppliers able to deliver the equipment and integration as a joined-up package, rather than vendors offering only general laboratory apparatus or software in isolation. The Agency used a framework call-off, so relevant suppliers would need access to an appropriate framework route as well as the technical capacity to fulfil this specific laboratory requirement.

## Notice

Refresh of Hologic Panther with a Panther fusion, upgrades to waste management and introduction of Vlink software for improved of management of consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c388c27a-c22b-4cb6-a49e-fc95987a0a1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2026 - 22 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £451,814 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £451,814 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Hologic Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2026 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c388c27a-c22b-4cb6-a49e-fc95987a0a1c
- 1 Oct 2026 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4899d7-4f4c-487f-99ff-a420d17d0f31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c388c27a-c22b-4cb6-a49e-fc95987a0a1c
  1st October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4899d7-4f4c-487f-99ff-a420d17d0f31
  1st October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95396afa-ce7d-4713-b145-8633b4589c5a
  C469292 - Hologic Contract - FULLY SIGNED_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed2b33cf-7762-4c17-851c-36c4f032eedc
  C469292 - Hologic Contract - FULLY SIGNED_Redacted

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