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title: "UKHSA Provision for a Sequencer"
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# UKHSA Provision for a Sequencer

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0b7e904-cc8c-4978-8075-40e843ece4f8

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a sequencer intended for the processing of dried blood spot tests (DBST) for Hepatitis C patients. This contract, titled "UKHSA Provision for a Sequencer," falls under the industry category of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, with the specific CPV code 33000000. The award stage has concluded with a contract valued at £50,248.69. The tender was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a selective procurement method. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20 March 2025 and the commencement of the contract on 21 March 2025, running until 31 October 2025. The procurement process is primarily focused on the East of England region, with the main office of the UKHSA located in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, indicating potential growth opportunities for smaller suppliers. The successful bidder, LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, demonstrates that organisations with the capability to deliver high-quality, specialised medical equipment are well-positioned to compete. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in the medical sector, particularly those offering innovative solutions for disease management and patient care, would benefit from similar opportunities in future public procurement processes facilitated by agencies like the UKHSA.

## Notice

UKHSA Provision for a Sequencer to enable for Hepatitis C patients to enable DBST to be processed in-house.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426425b5-8f11-40d2-9468-f8dd9f963b0c |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,248 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,248 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426425b5-8f11-40d2-9468-f8dd9f963b0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426425b5-8f11-40d2-9468-f8dd9f963b0c
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab186072-13fb-4965-8c75-0f7f71663059
  Schedule 7 - Appendix 1 - Order Form - UKHSA Provision for a Sequencer (C348360) - FINAL fully signed_Redacted

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