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title: "Culture Collections Bacterial Strain Storage Cabinets"
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# Culture Collections Bacterial Strain Storage Cabinets

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4a168b2-e3a7-48ed-a786-a66a3159f343

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the supply of Culture Collections Bacterial Strain Storage Cabinets. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the UK Health Security Agency as the buying organisation. The contract involves the supply of 33 cabinets, with delivery to the location specified within postcode E14 4PU in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 1st June 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 15th June 2026, running until 30th September 2026. The total contract value amounts to £16,434.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Although the procurement did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to fulfil similar framework agreements could find this sector lucrative. The contract was awarded to Bates Office Services Ltd, known for its role as a supplier, suggesting that similar businesses adept in delivering customised storage solutions may have competitive advantages in such procurement processes. The successful delivery of such contracts can establish valuable long-term relationships with prominent government agencies like the UK Health Security Agency.

## Notice

To supply 33x 8-Drawer A6 Card Index Cabinet 1320h x 398w x 620d - Black Finish (CIUR86SD-BK)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c74150-e9a2-49c5-8667-4d815d9523a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,434 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,434 |
| 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 | BATES OFFICE SERVICES |

## 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 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c74150-e9a2-49c5-8667-4d815d9523a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c74150-e9a2-49c5-8667-4d815d9523a9
  11th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77f01e9c-eee7-44e6-aa1d-6e9d97cd9efa
  C452541 - Culture Collections Bacterial Strain Storage Cabinets - Order Form (Signed) Redacted

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