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title: "Replacement of Fluorescence microscope"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Replacement of Fluorescence microscope

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c5269c0-4a84-477d-b31c-e3a07bf8d558

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, with its headquarters at 10 South Colonnade, London, has concluded a procurement process for the replacement of a fluorescence microscope, classified under imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use. The procurement, marked as complete, was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was concluded with an award to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, starting on 18th December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, for an amount of £31,790.81 GBP. The procurement took place in the goods category, with key operations situated in the United Kingdom, aligning with the UKHSA's operational requirements for enhancing their QC team capabilities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical imaging equipment or operating within the healthcare supply chain. The focus on a call-off process from an established framework underscores the need for reliable and proven suppliers, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. Companies with a robust capability to provide cutting-edge optical instruments, while ensuring compliance with flexible contract requirements, would find this sector financially promising and strategically beneficial for growth in the field of medical and scientific equipment supply.

## Notice

Purchase of a replacement for an aging Fluorescence microscope to support the QC team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/654fb119-408a-490a-900d-90a722084eb0 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,790 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/654fb119-408a-490a-900d-90a722084eb0
- 30 Dec 2025 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ea558c-0eee-491f-ae73-08e02197d2d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/654fb119-408a-490a-900d-90a722084eb0
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ea558c-0eee-491f-ae73-08e02197d2d1
  30th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c06e2a10-265a-4f29-8b56-0e4965944565
  C407042_LAB1028AP_Fluorescence microscope for QC Team_Final_Signed_Redacted Copy

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