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title: "PHE_Scientific_Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates - Variation 7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029610"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# PHE_Scientific_Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates - Variation 7

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029610

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## Summary

The procurement process recently administered by the UK Health Security Agency, represented by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, involves the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes, and assay plates for laboratory use. This contract, identified as Variation 7, falls under the Analysis apparatus industry category, denoted by the CPV code 38432000. The contract period commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2026, with deliveries focused in the Bristol region (UKK1). The procurement method employed was limited, attributed to a lack of competition due to technical needs. The associated contract was awarded on the basis of necessity for additional supplies, with a formal signing on 23rd February 2026, and an award value of £3,461,590.32. The procurement stage reflected in this document is primarily the award and contract update.

This tender creates multiple opportunities for businesses specialising in analysis apparatus, particularly those equipped to supply laboratory consumables compatible with existing equipment. Companies focused on Beta-glucan free assay plates, compatible pipette tips, and assay plates would be highly suited to compete, allowing them to enhance their footprint within the healthcare industry. Given the specifications and requirements set forth, organistions that can provide precise matches with existing equipment, and thus secure contracts without competitive calls, will naturally benefit. The contract with Associates of Cape Cod International, Inc. illustrates an established business relationship, fostering potential growth in technical supply chains and specialised laboratory provisions.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Associates of Cape Cod for the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates for 3 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates

### Procurement Information

Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes, and assay plates for use in its Bristol laboratories. PHE has awarded a contract to Associates of Cape Cod for these consumables, as their assay plates, pipette tips, and tubes are the only ones compatible with the stakeholder's current equipment, readers, laptops, etc., and validated for use. The consumables must also be beta-glucan free. Associates of Cape Cod is the only supplier that can meet its requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024574-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,873,180 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASSOCIATES OF CAPE COD INT.; ASSOCIATES OF CAPE COD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 12:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024574-2026
- 19 Aug 2025 at 12:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049820-2025
- 24 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003752-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency

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