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title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of an X-Ray Irradiator"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2024-09-12"
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# UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of an X-Ray Irradiator

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae213389-0a87-4593-9861-0a15ec154a0e

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is in the planning stage of procuring an X-ray irradiator with a budget of £250,000. The procurement process is for the Diagnostic, Pathogenesis and Characterisation division located in Porton. The X-ray irradiator will serve as a critical backup and augment the existing high containment pathogen inactivation capabilities. The public procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" with a CPV code of 38000000. Key deadlines include the end date for market engagement on 27 September 2024. The procurement process is currently in the "planning" stage, and the engagement notice has been published to gather information from potential suppliers.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those that focus on SMEs within the UK. Providing an X-ray irradiator and associated support services to UKHSA not only helps secure a significant contract but also opens avenues for future collaborations with government health agencies. Businesses with expertise in high containment pathogen inactivation technologies or those looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare and research sectors would find this tender particularly growth-enhancing. Responding promptly and effectively to the Request for Information (RFI) will position businesses favourably for the upcoming tender stages.

## Notice

UKHSA is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of an X-Ray Irradiator and supporting services. The irradiator is required for the Diagnostic, Pathogenesis and Characterisation division at Porton. The X-ray irradiator service at Porton is the sole UK Sovereign Capability for high containment pathogen inactivation. This service provides irradiated pathogens to research establishments, other UK government facilities and associated healthcare-based settings, this is vital to both research and outbreak response across the UK. An irradiator is required as a backup for the existing irradiators, both for contingency and to increase output. Please review the specification outlined in this Request for Information (RFI) and provide responses to the questions and requirements mentioned. Your input will help shape UKHSA's sourcing strategy for this procurement. Should you have any questions or queries relating to this RFI, please contract: Science.Tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk Subject: X-Ray Irradiator

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdbd7ca6-1804-4df1-be03-573cfb9aac7a |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 12:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdbd7ca6-1804-4df1-be03-573cfb9aac7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdbd7ca6-1804-4df1-be03-573cfb9aac7a
  12th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a025027-db5b-4093-9b73-9daa569bc4ea
  UKHSA_Request for Information (RFI) X-Ray Irradiator

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