---
title: "Freeze Drier Maintenance (2026-28)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664ab"
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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: "2026-03-23"
---

# Freeze Drier Maintenance (2026-28)

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-0664ab

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Freeze Drier Maintenance (2026-28)" to service and maintain freeze driers at the NCTC and EQA laboratories in Colindale, London. The procurement was conducted through direct procurement below the threshold without competition, focusing on the repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. The award was finalised on 23rd March 2026, with the contract period stretching from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing maintenance services for specialised medical equipment to explore further engagements in the healthcare sector. As the procurement was awarded through a direct method, large-scale service providers with expertise in servicing medical and surgical equipment would find such opportunities to be within their operational capabilities. The contract, valued at £113,011.80 (net), enhances the potential for business growth within central government frameworks, providing stable revenue over the set contract period for companies like Freeze Drying Services Limited, which has secured the contract.

## Notice

Servicing and maintenance of freeze driers at Colindale in the NCTC and EQA laboratories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026381-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,011 |
| Contracts value | £113,011 |

## 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 | FREEZE DRYING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026381-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024617-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 16:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020619-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026381-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024617-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020619-2026
  6th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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