---
title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Viral Antigens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045979"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2024-08-20"
---

# UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Viral Antigens

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-045979

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed a public procurement process titled "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Viral Antigens." The procurement, classified under the industry category of antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (CPV code 33652000), was conducted via an open procedure. The contract was awarded to the Native Antigen Company Limited for the supply of viral antigens to be delivered to UKHSA's site in Porton Down, Wiltshire, starting from August 2024 till July 2027. The total contract value is £240,000. Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 14 June 2024 and the contract award date on 19 August 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in immunomodulating agents and related goods to expand their market presence in the healthcare sector. SMEs with expertise in producing viral antigens for assays aiming to identify and quantify antibody responses to vaccines and infections would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, enabling businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and secure substantial contracts with governmental health agencies.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to the Native Antigen Company Limited for the supply of viral antigens.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to the Native Antigen Company Limited for the supply of viral antigens.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026500-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## 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 |
| 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 | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIVE ANTIGEN COMPANY (LGC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33652000 - Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026500-2024
- 14 May 2024 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015314-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://thenativeantigencompany.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency

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