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title: "Purchase of SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium (MW951S3ML)"
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# Purchase of SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium (MW951S3ML)

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec9e3966-21bb-4cef-9ad7-bd5e44656b94

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency is the buying organisation for a tender concerning the purchase of SIGMA VIROCULT laboratory reagents, specifically the Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium. Classified under the 'Laboratory reagents' category, this procurement falls within the goods industry. Located in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 4PU), the procurement has progressed to the award stage. This tender followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO. (BATH) LIMITED, an SME based in Corsham, Wiltshire, with the contract period extending from 20th February to 31st March 2026. The award date and publication were on 24th February 2026, with an initial tender period ending on 19th February 2026.

This procurement opportunity represents a crucial point for businesses in the laboratory supplies and reagents industry, especially SMEs, to engage with a significant public health organisation. With a contract value of £228,406.6, it provides a substantial business growth potential for companies with the capability to supply laboratory reagents. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality laboratory consumables and established networks within the healthcare sector would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The UK Health Security Agency's procurement through this framework agreement provides a streamlined process for suppliers recognised within the framework, ensuring a manageable entry point for businesses seeking to expand within the government health procurement landscape.

## Notice

Purchase of SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium (MW951S3ML) via the National Microbiology Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541df51c-b2b6-4428-86c1-082c5d6d8a46 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £228,406 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,406 |
| 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 | MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO.(BATH)LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541df51c-b2b6-4428-86c1-082c5d6d8a46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541df51c-b2b6-4428-86c1-082c5d6d8a46
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59d30a37-becf-4770-9d26-a7baf83949fa
  20260129_Schedule 7 - Appendix 1 - Order Form_MWE_Redacted

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