---
title: "UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04edc1"
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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: "2025-03-17"
---

# UKHSA & CARPHA partnership to strengthen AMR detection & surveillance

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-04edc1

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to Cepheid UK Limited for the provision of OEM laboratory equipment under the Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR) Project. This procurement falls into the laboratory reagents category and the goods will be delivered within London (region UKI42). The procurement process was completed with key dates including the contract signing on 10 March 2025. The method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons according to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii).

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment and reagents, particularly those offering unique technical solutions. Being an awarded contract, businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised laboratory equipment and reagents can gain valuable recognition and forge strong partnerships within the healthcare industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative capabilities in this niche market are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

UKHSA has awarded a contract for the provision of -Supply of OEM Laboratory equipment to Cepheid UK

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of OEM Laboratory equipment and reagents for Anti Microbial Resistance Project
UKHSA has awarded a contract for the provision of -Supply of OEM Laboratory equipment to Cepheid UK

### Procurement Information

Absence of competition in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii). Competition was absent as only supplier could meet our technical requirements. OEM Sole supplier capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009624-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEPHEID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009624-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cepheid.com/en-GB.html
- 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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