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title: "UKHSA Provision of a Specimen Sample Sorter"
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# UKHSA Provision of a Specimen Sample Sorter

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ac8c88d-9b7c-48a3-87e5-25aad3fc8016

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a bespoke specimen sample sorter for UKHSA Bristol at Southmead Hospital. This procurement falls under the category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products (CPV code 33000000) with additional classification for repair and maintenance services of medical equipment (CPV code 50421000). The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and the contract has been awarded to Sarstedt Limited. The contract started on 12th December 2024 and will run until 31st March 2027, including a two-year maintenance period. The total value of the contract is £95,900 GBP. The procurement was conducted as part of the award stage, with the notice of the awarded contract published on 18th December 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in medical equipment and associated maintenance services. Such businesses can leverage this procurement to establish or enhance their market presence in the healthcare sector. The contract with UKHSA, a significant health authority, can also serve as a prestigious reference for future bids. Additionally, the focus on a specific medical equipment need—specimen sample sorting—makes it a strategic opportunity for businesses with specialized expertise in this area. SMEs providing high-quality and innovative solutions with robust maintenance support would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

UKHSA Provision for a bespoke made specimen sample sorter for UKHSA Bristol at Southmead Hospital, including associated two year maintenance contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bb927d-e0ea-452a-920d-2bd147aef5b2 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,900 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SARSTEDT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bb927d-e0ea-452a-920d-2bd147aef5b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bb927d-e0ea-452a-920d-2bd147aef5b2
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0686c67-9a46-4005-acf1-a6b570139d52
  UKHSA Order Form and Conditions of Contract for Goods and Services - C324245 Specimen Sample Sorter Signed_Redacted

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