--- title: "Procurement of Rotating drum&Aero Equip 25/26 - Capital 113894" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056c40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056c40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056c40.json" 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: "2026-04-02" --- # Procurement of Rotating drum&Aero Equip 25/26 - Capital 113894 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-056c40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056c40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056c40.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process for laboratory capital equipment involving rotating drums and aerosolisation devices. Located in London, the UKHSA sought direct awards due to technical reasons, forming a contract with Biaera Technologies LLC from the United States. This procurement belongs to the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and covers operations within the United Kingdom. The procurement process began with a planning update in August 2025, and subsequent stages included tender initiation and contract awards, culminating with the contract's term expiration on 31 March 2026. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of offering bespoke solutions for technical requirements. SMEs are encouraged to engage with such procurements as UKHSA aims to address specific technical needs where standard competition may not be feasible. Businesses with capabilities in precision and optical equipment supply, especially those offering tailored solutions or advanced technologies, could find growth prospects by forming strategic partnerships or improving their visibility within public sector procurement markets. ## Notice Procurement of Rotating Drum and Aerosolisation equipment Laboratory capital purchase ### Planning Information Request for information. The assurance of this RFI does not constitute a sourcing exercise, but responses will help to shape UKHSA's sourcing strategy. UKHSA will not pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparatiopm of a response to this RFI. The supporting documents can be accessed via Project C380371 in the Atamis portal link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects Please refer to the documentation for full details and instructions on how to respond. If the system does not allow you to upload the attachments, please respond via message and include your attachment. ### Procurement Information Absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required and there are no reasonable alternatives to these goods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030672-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 22 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £118,333 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £118,333 | | Contracts value | £118,333 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## 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 | Missing; 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BIAERA TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33124110 - Diagnostic systems - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 08:18 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030672-2026 - 3 Nov 2025 at 12:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070424-2025 - 10 Oct 2025 at 09:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064047-2025 - 10 Oct 2025 at 09:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064035-2025 - 4 Aug 2025 at 12:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045638-2025 - 4 Aug 2025 at 12:02 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045635-2025 - 4 Aug 2025 at 11:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045631-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030672-2026 2nd April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070424-2025 3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064047-2025 10th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064035-2025 10th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045638-2025 4th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045635-2025 4th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045631-2025 4th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7081 ## Notice URLs - http://www.biaera.com/ - https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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