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title: "Procurement of PCR instruments UKHSA Wide"
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# Procurement of PCR instruments UKHSA Wide

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3ec6457-b2c2-4227-a8fd-5887625fc3fa

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for compact 96-well real-time PCR (qPCR) instruments to be used by the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team. This tender, under the title "Procurement of PCR instruments UKHSA Wide," falls within the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" industry category. The project aims to enhance rapid molecular detection capabilities during international public health emergencies. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the transaction valued at £267,606.33. The contracting process advanced to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific Life Holdings Limited, effective from 22nd December 2025, and expected to conclude by 31st March 2026. The delivery address is based in England, United Kingdom, with the postal code E14 4PU.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment and precision instrument sectors, particularly large enterprises like Thermo Fisher Scientific that have the capability to rapidly supply advanced diagnostic technologies. Companies experienced in delivering specialised laboratory equipment under strict timelines and quality standards are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. This procurement not only provides immediate business expansion in the public health domain but also enhances a company's portfolio and reputation within government contracts related to emergency response equipment.

## Notice

This procurement is for the purchase of compact 96-well real-time PCR (qPCR) instruments to be deployed as part of the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) Rapid Response Mobile Laboratory (RRML). These instruments will enable rapid molecular detection of emerging and outbreak-prone pathogens during international public health emergencies, supporting timely diagnostic capability in the field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9481435-a3a2-47ce-87e4-f7bb7703ff8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £267,606 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £267,606 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC LIFE HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9481435-a3a2-47ce-87e4-f7bb7703ff8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9481435-a3a2-47ce-87e4-f7bb7703ff8d
  23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7fe898e-8da4-4352-8786-958810d8b1f5
  C408929 UKHSA Order Form_final__Redacted

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