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title: "C326403 - Purchase of 1 freeze dryer for EQA specimens"
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# C326403 - Purchase of 1 freeze dryer for EQA specimens

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b12c6c7-c9c4-4511-8c61-77f0f8e39f29

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the procurement process for the purchase of one freeze dryer for EQA specimens, classified under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" category. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 19 December 2024 to 16 September 2025. The contract, valued at £184,174 GBP, was awarded to SciQuip Ltd, with delivery to NW9 5EQ, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender end date on 5 December 2024 and the award date on 19 December 2024.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment manufacturing sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can expand their market presence and demonstrate their capability to supply highly specialised equipment to governmental health agencies. Companies with expertise in precision laboratory instruments will find this type of tender well-suited to their offerings, fostering potential long-term partnerships with public sector bodies.

## Notice

Purchase of 1 freeze dryer for EQA specimens

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb589b5-addb-4f05-a671-c8e9f4a722a9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 16 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £184,174 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,174 |
| 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 | SCIQUIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb589b5-addb-4f05-a671-c8e9f4a722a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb589b5-addb-4f05-a671-c8e9f4a722a9
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4422308e-ee38-4b7d-9923-a9216fc21b83
  lab5061_lu_order_form_and_call_off_contract FULLY SIGNED_Redacted

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