--- title: "Request for Information - Containment Level 3 (CL3) UK Capacity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bbc11e8-f908-4908-9b74-06393ea1d70f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bbc11e8-f908-4908-9b74-06393ea1d70f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bbc11e8-f908-4908-9b74-06393ea1d70f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bbc11e8-f908-4908-9b74-06393ea1d70f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2026-01-30" --- # Request for Information - Containment Level 3 (CL3) UK Capacity Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bbc11e8-f908-4908-9b74-06393ea1d70f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bbc11e8-f908-4908-9b74-06393ea1d70f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bbc11e8-f908-4908-9b74-06393ea1d70f.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has initiated a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Containment Level 3 (CL3) UK Capacity" as part of the planning stage. This initiative aims to explore potential collaborations to supplement existing CL3 laboratory capacity across the UK. The process is classified under CPV code 71900000, focusing on laboratory services, and is primarily targeted at service industries. The engagement end date for interested parties to respond is 16th February 2026. Located at their headquarters in London, UKHSA seeks to enhance its operational readiness during public health emergencies and periods of high demand. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating CL3 laboratories within the UK. By participating, businesses can demonstrate their capability to meet UKHSA's requirements during surge periods, potentially leading to sustained collaborations. Enterprises with technical, digital, and governance capabilities suited for emergency responses, particularly SMEs, stand to benefit from engaging with this RFI. Responding to this RFI allows businesses to position themselves strategically for future tenders and contracts with UKHSA, fostering increased competitiveness in the laboratory services sector. ## Notice Instructions: 1. The purpose of this document is to enhance the Authority's understanding of the marketplace and its options for sourcing for a potential future requirement. 2. The issuance of this request for information (RFI) does not constitute a sourcing exercise nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFI. 3. The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) key objectives for this RFI are: a. understand the ability of the marketplace to fulfil its requirements; b. refine the scope of the requirements to best align to the marketplace; and c. inform the Authority's chosen route to market to best enable competition. 4. The key dates for this RFI are as follows: 1. RFI Published: 19th January 2026 2. RFI Response 16th February 2026 5. Should you have any questions or queries relating to this RFI, please use the Atamis portal's messaging centre to direct your questions to us for a response. 6. If a response is not received by the RFI response deadline this will have no impact on your ability to tender for the opportunity in the future. UKHSA will not enter into contracts on the basis of replies to this RFI. Description of Scope of Requirements: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is exploring opportunities to supplement its existing Containment Level 3 (CL3) laboratory capacity through collaboration with operational CL3 facilities across the UK. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to understand the capabilities, readiness, and interest of organisations that currently operate CL3 laboratories and may be able to support UKHSA's public health mission during surge periods or emergencies. Objectives - Identify operational CL3 laboratories with spare capacity or surge readiness. -Assess technical, digital, and governance capabilities for collaboration. - Explore commercial models for potential engagement with UKHSA. This RFI is intended for organisations that currently operate CL3 laboratories in the UK. Responses should focus on existing facilities and capabilities that could be mobilised to support UKHSA's laboratory operations, particularly during public health emergencies or periods of high demand. Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete and return the attached RFI via email to joshua.williams@ukhsa.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcda09c-fbce-4684-8d5c-a444f75d6041 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2026 at 17:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcda09c-fbce-4684-8d5c-a444f75d6041 - 19 Jan 2026 at 17:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e086bf-7a70-46ff-ae03-fba774897fe7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcda09c-fbce-4684-8d5c-a444f75d6041 30th January 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e086bf-7a70-46ff-ae03-fba774897fe7 19th January 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4a0097e-f858-42ae-bc7b-4f5bafe87933 20260119_C416074_CL3_Capacity_RFI_V3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4c9987b-ea35-4f0b-8e8a-836f075d9dcb 20260119_C416074_CL3_Capacity_RFI_V3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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