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title: "Crest Medical Needle & Syringes for Pandemic Preparedness 25/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# Crest Medical Needle & Syringes for Pandemic Preparedness 25/26

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-0602b5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Crest Medical Needle & Syringes for Pandemic Preparedness 25/26" was initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency. Classified under the medical consumables category, this procurement sought goods related to syringes, needles, and associated products. The procurement stage is now complete, and it revolved around a specific award made on 27th November 2025, using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This action was necessitated to replenish stock expiring within the pandemic preparedness framework, with deliveries required across the UK over the 2025/2026 financial year.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers specializing in medical consumables. The contract was awarded to Crest Medical Limited, a UK-based SME, indicating potential for similar businesses to engage with public health procurement needs, especially those able to operate under the NHS Supply Chain framework. Companies that can swiftly fulfil critical health-related supply requirements might find these procurement opportunities beneficial, especially given the recurring and urgent nature of pandemic preparedness requirements.

## Notice

Syringes, Needles and Associated Products

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Syringes, Needles and Associated Products, which are to be held in the preparedness stockpile. Deliveries will be required over a 1 year period across financial year 2025/2026. Call-off contract from NHS Supply Chain framework infusion pumps, administration sets and associated products. Additional information: Value - The contract value is withheld from publication pursuant to regulation 50(6)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) as its release would be contrary to the public interest.

### Procurement Information

This procurement is to replenish equivalent stock expiring, which is held for pandemic preparedness. This is a direct award under NHS supply chain framework on standard framework terms and conditions.
Direct awards are allowed in these circumstances under the terms and conditions of the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001821-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 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 | £1 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREST MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001821-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.firstaidwarehouse.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency

## Provenance

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