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title: "Provision of a Spinnaker & Cytomat System"
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# Provision of a Spinnaker & Cytomat System

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74babce1-051e-4624-9b19-0e6866c1e7b1

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of a Spinnaker & Cytomat System" in the incubators' industry category. This selective tender, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, involved the purchase of a multi-plate automated incubator (Cytomat) and a robotic handling system (Spinnaker). The tender period concluded on 21st March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 4th April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The procurement, valued at £168,848.59, is focused on delivery to SP4 0JG, England, in the United Kingdom. The award was active as of 4th April 2025, and the contract was officially published on 7th April 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth by enabling suppliers with expertise in high-precision automated systems to deliver innovative solutions. The successful business, Fisher Scientific U.K., Limited, which operates at a large scale demonstrates the potential for significant contracts in the healthcare and laboratory sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the ability to provide specialised equipment and services for the health and science industries would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This procurement indicates a robust demand for advanced, automated laboratory systems, presenting lucrative opportunities for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

Purchase of a multi-plate automated incubator (Cytomat) along with a robotic handling system (Spinnaker).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2fb25-1677-47f0-ad08-5428d3c60d66 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,848 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,848 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33152000 - Incubators

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2fb25-1677-47f0-ad08-5428d3c60d66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2fb25-1677-47f0-ad08-5428d3c60d66
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b72fa0c4-80a0-42d3-84c0-8bd2357b8348
  C347723 - Contract Final - Spinnaker Cytomat fully signed_Redacted

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