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title: "Procurement of VarioSkan Lux"
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# Procurement of VarioSkan Lux

Buyer: UK Health Security Agency  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-328fe8e3-747f-4bbe-bec7-49a720c34efa

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency bought a Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX laboratory instrument to support its Pathogen Risk Intelligence through Surveillance & Modelling (PRISM) project. The project uses wastewater and air biosurveillance, so the requirement is for laboratory equipment supporting pathogen surveillance and modelling. The procurement is for goods rather than a service or works contract. Delivery is associated with NW9 5EQ in England. The Varioskan Lux is the specific equipment named; the procurement description does not set out additional equipment, installation or servicing requirements.

The procurement is complete and awarded to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. The award was made on 24 September 2026, for £28,898.15. The contract period runs from 25 September 2026 to 24 September 2028. The UK Health Security Agency used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The stated tender submission deadline was 24 September 2026 at 12:00. The opportunity was categorised as goods, with an estimated value matching the awarded value. It was presented as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No separate evaluation criteria or lot structure is set out in the procurement details.

For suppliers of laboratory instruments, this award is evidence that the UK Health Security Agency buys specialist analytical equipment to support pathogen surveillance using wastewater and air samples. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to supply an instrument suited to laboratory analysis within a public health surveillance and modelling project, and demonstrate that its equipment meets the buyer’s technical needs. The contract was awarded through a framework call-off, so relevant framework access and the ability to compete through that route would be important. The awarded supplier is a large company, but the requirement was identified as suitable for SMEs, indicating that smaller equipment suppliers may also be relevant where they can meet the specification and framework conditions.

## Notice

Procurement of Thermo Scientific Varioskan Lux to support Pathogen Risk Intelligence through Surveillance & Modelling (PRISM) wastewater and air biosurvellance project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ce078b-7ae1-4d0e-8cd1-ec6ab46775b8 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,898 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,898 |
| 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 | Life Technologies Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ce078b-7ae1-4d0e-8cd1-ec6ab46775b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ce078b-7ae1-4d0e-8cd1-ec6ab46775b8
  23rd October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ded1946-d711-4790-8043-83644aec764b
  Schedule 7_Order Form_Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX_v0.1_SIGNED- redacted

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