---
title: "Purchase of Precelly homogenisation tubes (ceramic and metal variants)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665af"
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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: "2026-03-09"
---

# Purchase of Precelly homogenisation tubes (ceramic and metal variants)

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-0665af

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Purchase of Precelly homogenisation tubes (ceramic and metal variants)." This contract pertains to the surveillance work within the laboratory reagents sector and is designated as a procurement of goods. The contract, awarded to Stretton Scientific, commenced on 11th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. It was procured through a direct method below the competition threshold, based in London, UK.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and reagents, to engage with central government procurement processes. As the contract emphasises surveillance work in the health sector, businesses with expertise in manufacturing homogeneous equipment would be ideal candidates. Despite being below the threshold for competition, this contract presents a chance for business growth and increased visibility within government procurement networks.

## Notice

Purchase of Precelly homogenisation tubes (ceramic and metal variants) for surveillance work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021059-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,782 |

## 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 | STRETTON SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021059-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021059-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13080
  Redacted contract

## Notice URLs

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

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