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title: "Provision of USFDA Approved Cell Growth Medium."
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# Provision of USFDA Approved Cell Growth Medium.

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a660b212-9e34-48ae-9e8a-8822120b25b6

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of USFDA Approved Cell Growth Medium. The contract, valued at £456,000, was awarded to MERCK LIFE SCIENCE UK LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period running from 21st February 2023 to 20th February 2024. The buying organization, UK Health Security Agency, located in London, issued the award on 21st February 2023.

This procurement opportunity, focused on goods in the chemical reagents category, was conducted through a call-off from the RE18339: UK Shared Business Services Molecular Biology & Laboratory Chemicals framework. Businesses specializing in chemical reagents and laboratory supplies, particularly those with experience in providing USFDA approved products, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The award highlights an opportunity for growth in supplying essential materials to the UK Health Security Agency and other similar organisations in the sector.

## Notice

Call-off from the RE18339: UK Shared Business Services Molecular Biology & Laboratory Chemicals (Lot 3) framework for the provision of USFDA Approved Cell Growth Medium.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be83f933-f1eb-4656-9539-10e0f0d6f620 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2023 - 20 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £456,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £456,000 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCK LIFE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696300 - Chemical reagents

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be83f933-f1eb-4656-9539-10e0f0d6f620

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be83f933-f1eb-4656-9539-10e0f0d6f620
  13th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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