---
title: "Cold Store (Colindale)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066412"
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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: "2026-03-11"
---

# Cold Store (Colindale)

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-066412

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of a Cold Store, initiated by the UK Health Security Agency under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, involves the relocation of the Cold Store from Porton Biopharma Limited based in Porton Down to Colindale. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold, thus conducted without competition. This stage is complete with the contract titled "Cold Store (Colindale)" initiated on 11 March 2026 and expected to conclude on 31 March 2026. The transaction holds a gross value of £29,700, reflecting a streamlined approach within public authority – central government operations, primarily located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the logistics, transportation, and installation of cold storage solutions. Companies with expertise in relocating and servicing complex and technical equipment would find this procurement relevant to their growth strategy. Porton Biopharma Limited, identified as the supplier, points to a collaboration that could stimulate partnerships in biotechnology and logistics sectors. The direct procurement method denotes a favourable environment for large-scale enterprises possessing robust operational frameworks and established competencies to engage with similar future tenders, providing new avenues for expansion and service diversification within the public health sector.

## Notice

To purchase the Cold Store at PBL Porton and re-locate to Colindale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021686-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,750 |
| Contracts value | £24,750 |

## 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 | PORTON BIOPHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021686-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020392-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 12:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020353-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021686-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020392-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020353-2026
  6th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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