---
title: "Replacement MSC III"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046a00"
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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: "2026-03-11"
---

# Replacement MSC III

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-046a00

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, involves the acquisition of a "Replacement MSC III," classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The main procurement focus is on goods, with the equipment being delivered to the UKI32 region. The procurement stage is currently at contract award, and the procurement process executed was open, contributing to flexibility and broad competition. The contract was signed on the 16th of January 2026, with a contract period of 60 days. It involves a modification of the contract value due to unforeseen circumstances that a diligent contracting authority could not have anticipated.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and optical equipment to engage with a major government agency. The frameworks involved in the procurement, especially the open procedure, are designed to maximise supplier participation, benefitting small and medium enterprises as demonstrated by the successful award to WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED, a SME. Businesses in the industry that have the capacity to deliver high-quality laboratory equipment swiftly would be well-positioned to leverage this and similar opportunities, aiding in growth and expansion through substantial government contracts.

## Notice

LUPC is looking to place a supplier framework agreement for the provision of an eTendering platform, compliant with Public Contracts Regulation 2015 and that will be compliant and compatible with the Procurement Act 2023. To be considered for this opportunity, Suppliers must be an official "esender", authorised by the Cabinet Office to publish public procurement notices to Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder. Systems must also have the capability to publish procurement notices to OJEU / TED. In addition, all Suppliers must deliver all 5 core procurement electronic functionalities in house, without the customer needing to transact with a 3rd party provider: 1) eTendering (including the publication of Electronic Notices) 2) Electronic tender evaluation 3) Electronic Contact management 4) Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) 5) Electronic Auctions (eAuctions) Please note this Prior Information Notice is issued to engage the market.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement Microbiological Safety Cabinet Capital

Renewal: LUPC may elect to extend this agreement by up two extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021736-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,045,450 |

## 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 | EUROPEAN UNION; LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP3 9SQ |
| 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 | TLI32 Westminster |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CIMPLE; EU SUPPLY LIMITED T/A MERCELL; IN-TEND; WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021736-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020955-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020953-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020949-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020948-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020947-2026
- 28 Oct 2024 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034823-2024
- 17 Jun 2024 at 15:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018670-2024
- 3 Jun 2024 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017144-2024
- 23 May 2024 at 11:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016320-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://ITS5081.LUatlupc.ac.uk
- http://www.big-bad-wolf.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/81165
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk

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