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title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Cepheid Maintenance"
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# UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Cepheid Maintenance

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94002d47-cc1c-46cd-ba7d-0687c9db22f8

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has concluded its tender process and awarded a contract to Cepheid UK Limited for the provision of scientific servicing and maintenance, specifically labelled as "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Cepheid Maintenance." This contract, classified under the industry category of 'Laboratory services' (CPV code 71900000), involves a procurement method of selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement started on 18th April 2024 and will end on 31st March 2026, covering various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £81,817.58 GBP.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory services sector to increase their visibility and business growth by partnering with a prominent public health organisation such as UKHSA. The procurement process was designed to include SMEs, ensuring ample opportunity for smaller businesses to compete. Companies with expertise in laboratory equipment maintenance and those interested in public sector contracts are well-suited to participate in similar tenders, benefiting from the extended scope and international reach of the contract. The awarded contract highlights the potential for such businesses to secure long-term, high-value contracts through public procurement channels.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has extended by one year its contract with Cepheid UK Limited for the provision of servicing and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c21b1cc-0588-41ae-9347-feb3a7c364d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,817 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,817 |
| 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 | CEPHEID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c21b1cc-0588-41ae-9347-feb3a7c364d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c21b1cc-0588-41ae-9347-feb3a7c364d5
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcffef93-fa5f-4507-b52f-450662b46a24
  REDACTED C262281 Cepheid Service and Maintenance 2025-2026 - Variation Agreement 2_ (1)

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