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title: "NEW. Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST)"
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# NEW. Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST)

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89d85d5a-6719-41b4-aab1-f7b640011185

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## Summary

This procurement process was initiated by the UK Health Security Agency to acquire Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST) platforms, consumables, and reagents. The industry category is laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the delivery will serve regions including Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, and York, England. The process was conducted under the procurement method of selective tendering, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20 February 2026, and the contract commenced on 23 February 2026, running until 22 February 2031. The procurement status is marked as complete, following the award stage published on 17 March 2026.

This procurement opportunity involves a substantial contract valued at £1,852,110.72, awarded to THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED. It presents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. The tender has been tailored to suitability for SMEs, encouraging their participation and competition. Businesses within this sector can expand their market reach by supplying essential laboratory testing platforms and reagents to major cities across England, contributing to national health security priorities.

## Notice

Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST) Platforms, Consumables and Reagents for Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and York.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a746b50-85df-4602-ba2a-68a30aab6ff9 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,852,110 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,852,110 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a746b50-85df-4602-ba2a-68a30aab6ff9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a746b50-85df-4602-ba2a-68a30aab6ff9
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/033ab6a9-c7c0-4eba-99cb-f7a867dc98f0
  Schedule 7 Appendix 1 Order Form Thermofisher Diagnostic (C421565)_Redacted.

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