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title: "Provision of Electron Microscopy Supporting Equipment"
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# Provision of Electron Microscopy Supporting Equipment

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0f3790d-2c93-4fd1-867f-d8d8a767e2ca

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Electron Microscopy Supporting Equipment, with a focus on imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use. The tender, classified under CPV code 33110000, was conducted through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED on 25th March 2026 with the contract period ending on 31st July 2026. The contract is valued at £232,925.12 and includes delivery to the UK, postal code E14 4PU. The tender was aimed at the 'goods' main procurement category and was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement provides valuable growth opportunities for businesses in the imaging equipment sector, specifically those able to supply advanced electron microscopy equipment and related devices such as Ultramicrotomes and Critical Point Dryers. SMEs with expertise in medical and scientific equipment will find this an attractive avenue given the favourable provisions for their involvement. Leveraging framework agreements in this process also facilitates streamlined and efficient competition, allowing qualified suppliers to engage without lengthy tender processes, thereby enhancing opportunities for growth in technological supply chains.

## Notice

Provision of Electron Microscopy Supporting Equipment (including Ultramicrotome, Critical Point Dryer, and Carbon Coating & Sputter)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1787bfbc-7730-4293-a262-e6b8a6d83562 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £232,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,925 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1787bfbc-7730-4293-a262-e6b8a6d83562

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1787bfbc-7730-4293-a262-e6b8a6d83562
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5a54826-9e5f-4638-b2e8-19a56719683c
  C431953_W193269_LAB1028AP-Schedule 6 Order Form_Electron Microscope Supporting Equipment_Signed_Redacted_V2

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