--- title: "PCR Sample Collection Kit Request for Information (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcd1ca4f-f505-48a7-89c9-4c583685797c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcd1ca4f-f505-48a7-89c9-4c583685797c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcd1ca4f-f505-48a7-89c9-4c583685797c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcd1ca4f-f505-48a7-89c9-4c583685797c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2025-08-22" --- # PCR Sample Collection Kit Request for Information (RFI) Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcd1ca4f-f505-48a7-89c9-4c583685797c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcd1ca4f-f505-48a7-89c9-4c583685797c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcd1ca4f-f505-48a7-89c9-4c583685797c.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PCR Sample Collection Kit Request for Information (RFI)." This initiative focuses on the industry category pertaining to Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment and diagnostic kits. Located in London, United Kingdom, the agency aims to enhance its understanding of the marketplace for potential future requirements in pandemic preparedness. The engagement end date for this market engagement is set as 15 September 2025. The procurement stage is currently marked as planning, indicating that the UKHSA is gathering information and exploring options without committing to a specific sourcing exercise at this moment. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying medical diagnostic kits, PCR equipment, and related services. In particular, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide UKCA/CE approved self-collection PCR kits that are user-friendly and require no specialist training are well-suited to respond. The RFI seeks to identify suitable products and turnkey services that can support the UK's agile response to infectious disease outbreaks. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to align with the UK's strategic initiatives, such as enhancing resilience and flexibility in pandemic preparedness and supporting the 100 Days Mission, which targets rapid deployment of diagnostics. ## Notice The purpose of this document is to enhance the Authority's understanding of the marketplace and its options for sourcing for a potential future requirement. The issuance of this request for information (RFI) does not constitute a sourcing exercise nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFI. Should you have any questions or queries relating to this RFI, please use the Atamis portal's messaging centre to direct your questions to us for a response. If a response is not received by the RFI response deadline this will have no impact on your ability to tender for the opportunity in the future. UKHSA will not enter into contracts on the basis of replies to this RFI. | Description of Scope of Requirements: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. We provide intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure. UKHSA uses PCR sample collection kits as a critical tool in protecting public health, providing support in outbreak investigations and control measures for a range of pathogens including SARS-CoV-2 and H1N2 To provide greater resilience and flexibility across use cases as part of UKHSAs Pandemic Preparedness strategy and support the UK's contribution to the 100 Days Mission - GOV.UK, which targets deployment of diagnostics within 100 days of identifying a new pandemic threat, it would be beneficial to identify a suitable standard VTM self-collection PCR sample collection kit that could either be procured for central stockpile or acquired at the point of need. The UKHSA requires a UKCA/CE approved self-collection PCR sample collection kit that is easy to access, simple and intuitive to be used by the UK public (with no required specialist training and with minimal technical jargon). In addition, UKHSA is also seeking to understand the availability of turnkey services that could support the PCR product and inform our choice of delivery model Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete the response questionnaire which is found at the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000e7gVVIAY&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce465f76-4370-413b-aa47-07c66dee0627 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits - 38911000 - Manual swab test kits - 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment ## Release History - 22 Aug 2025 at 14:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce465f76-4370-413b-aa47-07c66dee0627 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce465f76-4370-413b-aa47-07c66dee0627 22nd August 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74b1bd77-99eb-4880-ab55-6665653b7026 20250822_C385192_PCR Sample Collection Kit_RFI_Final_V1 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000e7gVVIAY&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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