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title: "UKHSA - Porton - Equipment Validation"
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# UKHSA - Porton - Equipment Validation

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dc7fff5-f4db-4310-b2e5-dc51e28c5f6b

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency is currently seeking bids for the "Equipment Validation" project related to their construction of a second Vaccine Test Facility (VTF B) at the Porton Down site, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the category of Technical inspection and testing services (CPV 71630000) and is at the active tender stage, which will conclude on 27 April 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2022 and last until 31 May 2023. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure, which allows for broader participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in technical inspection and testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may possess the agility and niche capabilities suited for the validation and qualification of temperature-controlled equipment. Leveraging this tender could enhance business growth and drive innovation within the public health sector as the UKHSA aims to uphold its leadership in global health initiatives.

## Notice

To ensure it remains a world leader in public health, UKHSA is in the process of Constructing a second Vaccine Test Facility (VTF B) at the Porton Down site. Within this facility will be several items of temperature-controlled equipment that will require Validation/Qualification to ensure that they are operating to the required specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e36c0b-72e3-45d0-9e43-055362b0fc80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e36c0b-72e3-45d0-9e43-055362b0fc80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e36c0b-72e3-45d0-9e43-055362b0fc80
  28th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000I0Ac/edP8CET4GA7QapvQk44OnXI32dXf.PqjLO_AP3XmVRA
  SNITS 200024-1 - Provision of Validation Services VTF B - Raw (003)

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