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title: "PCR Sample Collection Kit Request for Information (RFI)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d05"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# PCR Sample Collection Kit Request for Information (RFI)

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d05

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "PCR Sample Collection Kit Request for Information (RFI)." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically pertaining to diagnostic kits, medical consumables, and PCR equipment. Based in London, the agency aims to enhance its understanding of the marketplace concerning PCR sample collection kits, which are crucial for pandemic preparedness and public health protection. The procurement process involves a request for information (RFI) with submissions due by 15th September 2025. No financial value has been assigned at this planning stage, and the aim is to explore potential suppliers and solutions without guaranteeing a contract. This request is central to the UK's strategy to deploy diagnostics swiftly in response to pandemic threats.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in diagnostic kits and medical consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the UK's focus on agility and innovation in health security. Suppliers with UKCA/CE-approved products that are user-friendly and do not require specialised training stand to benefit significantly. Additionally, companies capable of providing turnkey services that complement PCR product delivery and usage models will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Overall, businesses that can contribute to enhancing PCR testing capabilities are well-positioned to compete in this tender, advancing public health imperatives and potential future procurements.

## Notice

The purpose of this document is to enhance the Authority's understanding of the marketplace and its options for sourcing for a potential future requirement. The issuance of this request for information (RFI) does not constitute a sourcing exercise nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFI. Should you have any questions or queries relating to this RFI, please use the Atamis portal's messaging centre to direct your questions to us for a response. If a response is not received by the RFI response deadline this will have no impact on your ability to tender for the opportunity in the future. UKHSA will not enter into contracts on the basis of replies to this RFI. | Description of Scope of Requirements: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. We provide intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure. UKHSA uses PCR sample collection kits as a critical tool in protecting public health, providing support in outbreak investigations and control measures for a range of pathogens including SARS-CoV-2 and H1N2 To provide greater resilience and flexibility across use cases as part of UKHSAs Pandemic Preparedness strategy and support the UK's contribution to the 100 Days Mission - GOV.UK, which targets deployment of diagnostics within 100 days of identifying a new pandemic threat, it would be beneficial to identify a suitable standard VTM self-collection PCR sample collection kit that could either be procured for central stockpile or acquired at the point of need. The UKHSA requires a UKCA/CE approved self-collection PCR sample collection kit that is easy to access, simple and intuitive to be used by the UK public (with no required specialist training and with minimal technical jargon). In addition, UKHSA is also seeking to understand the availability of turnkey services that could support the PCR product and inform our choice of delivery model Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete the response questionnaire which is found at the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000e7gVVIAY&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

### Planning Information

Request for information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050961-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 14:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050961-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 14:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050948-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050961-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050948-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000e7gVVIAY&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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