---
title: "Purchase of Miroscopes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060009"
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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: "2026-01-06"
---

# Purchase of Miroscopes

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-060009

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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 purchase of microscopes under the title "Purchase of Microscopes." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The process has reached the award stage as of 6th January 2026, with the contract already active, having been signed on 17th December 2025. Delivery is expected to occur within the UK. This was a direct procurement method conducted below threshold without competition, and the contract is valued at £97,995 (excluding gross amount £117,594) set to run from 18th December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific, laboratory, and precision equipment manufacturing or supply. By engaging in such government contracts, businesses can solidify their reputation within the public sector and expand their client base. Companies with a portfolio aligned to public health and safety equipment are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future, ensuring robust business development prospects with central government agencies like the UK Health Security Agency.

## Notice

UKHSA MEZE team - Procurement 10 x Microscopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000643-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,995 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEST SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000643-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000643-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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