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title: "UKHSA Provision for Two Spectral Flow Cytometers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667ee"
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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: "2026-04-07"
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# UKHSA Provision for Two Spectral Flow Cytometers

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-0667ee

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency, recently concluded a procurement process for "UKHSA Provision for Two Spectral Flow Cytometers." This contract, awarded through a direct procurement method, seeks the provision of two spectral flow cytometers to replace outdated equipment. The award was made to Cytek Biosciences Ltd, an SME based in Cambridgeshire. The contract is valued at £259,017.28, is active from 26 March 2026, and will end on 31 March 2027. The process was completed on 7 April 2026 with the contracts being formalised and published under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in cytometry technologies. Companies that can offer compact and standalone spectral flow cytometers would have an advantage in fulfilling the technical specifications required by the UK Health Security Agency. This contract also illustrates the advantageous position of SMEs in government tenders where technical expertise and tailored solutions are paramount. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their footprint within public sector procurement, reinforcing growth and innovation in the biosciences industry.

## Notice

The Authority requires the provision of two spectral flow cytometers to replace three flow cytometers which have reached the end of their asset life.

### Procurement Information

Section 41 Single Supplier (Technical Reasons) The Authority requires that the instrument size must be no greater than 65x65x60 cm (WxDxH). Overall working area (including workstation and all instrumentation) to be no greater than 165x77x143 cm (WxDxH). The spectral flow cytometer must be a standalone instrument vs a bolt on to an existing piece of equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031481-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,017 |
| Contracts value | £259,017 |

## 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 | CYTEK BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031481-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022183-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 09:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022133-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031481-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022183-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022133-2026
  12th March 2026 - Transparency 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

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