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title: "Virology AMS & Software refresh"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Virology AMS & Software refresh

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddeec53e-06fc-44d0-9159-9fb889bb9fc2

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## Summary

The UK's Health Security Agency has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Virology AMS & Software refresh" project. This award was published on 2nd March 2026, marking the conclusion of a selective tender process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £20,000 and focuses on computer upgrade services, essential for enhancing virology systems. Based in London, the procurement covers delivery to postal code E14 4PU within the United Kingdom and spans from 28th February to 31st March 2026. Abbott Laboratories Limited was awarded the contract, reflecting the agency's commitment to advancing virology technologies through trusted partnerships.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in computer upgrade and configuration services within the healthcare technology sector. Although the selective procurement method was employed, organisations that are capable of delivering high-quality IT infrastructure solutions could benefit significantly from exploring similar projects as part of a framework agreement. The procurement, however, does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a greater suitability for larger tech companies with robust expertise in health systems and software upgrades like Abbott Laboratories Limited.

## Notice

Virology AMS System Upgrade and Configuration Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c34fa2e1-e0d1-40f0-9170-0028067a76c9 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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 | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72540000 - Computer upgrade services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c34fa2e1-e0d1-40f0-9170-0028067a76c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c34fa2e1-e0d1-40f0-9170-0028067a76c9
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33918f19-dc2b-4691-8a9d-32fba2f13f4c
  C423187 - UKHSA Order Form v4_Redacted

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