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title: "Broth Micro Dilution Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Platform"
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# Broth Micro Dilution Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Platform

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f47f75b7-58d7-4327-b6bf-21baf15fe567

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Health Security Agency, located at 10 South Colonnade, London, engaging in the acquisition of a Broth Micro Dilution Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Platform, including necessary reagents and service maintenance. With a focus on laboratory, optical and precision equipment, the contract is valued at £1,852,110.72 and executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the initial contract period running from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2031. The tender concluded on 20 February 2026, and the award was published on 16 March 2026. The delivery location is specified within England, United Kingdom, particularly at postal code E14 4PU.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its scale and the requirement for specialised laboratory equipment. The involvement of THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED as the supplier underscores the applicability for companies proficient in precision instruments and biochemical equipment manufacturing or service. Businesses with capabilities in maintaining and providing reagents for antimicrobial testing platforms may find this contract particularly aligned with their growth strategies, thus enabling them to establish or expand their footprint within the health security sector in the UK.

## Notice

Broth Micro Dilution (BMD) Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST) Platforms including reagents and Service Maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484f09b4-3337-4b0c-9b05-2b6efc52ae0f |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,852,110 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,852,110 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484f09b4-3337-4b0c-9b05-2b6efc52ae0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484f09b4-3337-4b0c-9b05-2b6efc52ae0f
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb5d5275-9eec-4e0c-b7f5-740c43035c78
  Schedule 7 Appendix 1 Order Form Thermofisher Diagnostic (C421565)_Redacted

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