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title: "Purchase of EVOS M5000 imaging microscopes and accessories"
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# Purchase of EVOS M5000 imaging microscopes and accessories

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9b1f72b-cc26-439f-a8ec-d330265d2409

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## Summary

This public procurement process, undertaken by the UK Health Security Agency, pertains to the acquisition of EVOS M5000 imaging microscopes and accessories, classified under the microscopes industry category. Based in London, with the postal code E14 4PU, the buying organisation completed this procurement under the 'award' stage on 5th February 2026. The tender was a selective process, identified as a call-off from a framework agreement, and suitable for SMEs. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd February 2026, and the contract period running from 4th February to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is GBP 73,087.18. The supplier awarded the contract is LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, a large-scale company located in Paisley, United Kingdom.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacturing and supply of advanced imaging microscopy equipment. Such businesses can benefit from participating in similar framework agreement opportunities which the UK Health Security Agency may present in future procurements. By successfully competing in these tenders, companies can enhance their market presence and secure sustainable contracts within the scientific equipment sector. The competitive nature of selective procurement processes underlines the importance of demonstrating capability and value in product offerings, which can lead to substantial business growth and improved relationships with prominent public sector organisations.

## Notice

Purchase of EVOS M5000 imaging microscopes and accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154e534e-61dc-43e2-aed9-a6dd94a152f8 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,087 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,087 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154e534e-61dc-43e2-aed9-a6dd94a152f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154e534e-61dc-43e2-aed9-a6dd94a152f8
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b380192-844d-4925-a8a4-60cac8129c85
  Schedule 7 - W211250 - NMF order form SIGNED Redacted

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