--- title: "Request for Information - Medical Device Quality Control (QC) Testing Capacity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33be50b6-47a5-48b1-85d9-cbad85160747" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33be50b6-47a5-48b1-85d9-cbad85160747" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33be50b6-47a5-48b1-85d9-cbad85160747.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33be50b6-47a5-48b1-85d9-cbad85160747.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2026-05-12" --- # Request for Information - Medical Device Quality Control (QC) Testing Capacity Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33be50b6-47a5-48b1-85d9-cbad85160747 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33be50b6-47a5-48b1-85d9-cbad85160747) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33be50b6-47a5-48b1-85d9-cbad85160747.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), headquartered in London at 10 South Colonnade, is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Medical Device Quality Control (QC) Testing Capacity." This procurement falls under the technical inspection and testing services category, with additional relevance to laboratory, auditing, and industrial quality control services. The primary focus is on organisations delivering QC testing services for medical devices in the UK. The planning stage will conclude by 29th May 2026, and the process pertains to both the E14 4PU postal area and, more broadly, the United Kingdom. This request for information presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses engaged in quality control testing services, particularly those that specialise in technical inspection and testing and have the capacity to support laboratory operations during peak demand or health emergencies. The opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting a diverse range of entities will find this relevant. Companies with manufacturing sites in the UK and expertise in medical device QC testing, including those capable of flexible location testing, are particularly well-suited to respond. ## Notice This RFI is intended for organisations currently providing QC testing services for medical and related devices within the UK. Responses should describe existing facilities and capabilities that could be deployed to support UKHSA's laboratory operations, particularly during periods of increased demand or public health emergencies. These QC tests relating to Parts 1-2 of the inspection process are to be undertaken at the manufacturing facility. Part 3 testing the performance/functionality of the kits can be undertaken either at the manufacturing site or another mutually agreed appropriate site. Recent procurements of PCR and LFD products have been from manufacturers based in the United Kingdom, United States of America, China, and Italy. Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete the response questionnaire which is found at the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001XIjD5IAL&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cff1b9f-9e1a-40ed-aa23-209119f55645 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71731000 - Industrial quality control services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 14:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cff1b9f-9e1a-40ed-aa23-209119f55645 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cff1b9f-9e1a-40ed-aa23-209119f55645 12th May 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001XIjD5IAL&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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