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title: "UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance"
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# UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c7c3f7d-0969-453f-bccb-ec4bd87e83ac

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for a partnership with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to strengthen antimicrobial resistance (AMR) detection and surveillance. The tender, titled "UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance," falls under the "Laboratory reagents" industry category (CPV code 33696500) with additional services for the installation of laboratory equipment (CPV code 51430000). Located in London, United Kingdom (E14 4PU), the procurement progressed through a direct method involving a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 16th March 2025, with the contract running from 17th March 2025 to 15th September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £130,000, was published on 19th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers of laboratory equipment and reagents. Giles Scientific Inc. was awarded the contract, indicating that businesses providing specialised laboratory products and services have excellent potential in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined by UKHSA. Engaging in such partnerships can drive business growth through governmental collaborations and expansion in the health security sector.

## Notice

Provision of OEM manufactured and sole supplier equipment and reagents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e315a567-0add-4409-8699-078c94e7459c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 15 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | GILES SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e315a567-0add-4409-8699-078c94e7459c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e315a567-0add-4409-8699-078c94e7459c
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85cae125-1c88-43a2-9573-08cf90315125
  Order Form and Key Provisions DHSC Giles Scientific Inc (redacted)

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