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title: "ONT Gridion purchase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e49884f6-e799-4daa-b9f1-1d6afbb79155"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# ONT Gridion purchase

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e49884f6-e799-4daa-b9f1-1d6afbb79155

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "ONT Gridion purchase" was conducted by the UK Health Security Agency, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement relates to the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" and was processed using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process reached its award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 15th May 2026, and the completion recorded as of 11th June 2026. The contract period is set from 15th May 2026 to 14th May 2027. The total contract value amounts to £45,980 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale suppliers specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment who are experienced in supplying sophisticated technologies like the ONT GridION system. While the procurement method was selective, indicating that only pre-qualified suppliers may be eligible, such tenders are ideal for businesses that have secured positions on relevant framework agreements. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not specified as suitable for this procurement, large businesses with established capabilities in precision equipment manufacturing could see substantial revenue growth through such contracts.

## Notice

ONT GridION Purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d684bc9-f2fe-4816-99cc-7426c9d4e29a |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,980 |
| 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 | OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d684bc9-f2fe-4816-99cc-7426c9d4e29a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d684bc9-f2fe-4816-99cc-7426c9d4e29a
  11th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3311c74-c759-45b1-b829-0f306909334d
  C447264 - UKHSA - Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd redact

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