---
title: "Purchase of HELIOS IFA platform instrument for RIPL 25/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06724e"
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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: "2026-03-24"
---

# Purchase of HELIOS IFA platform instrument for RIPL 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-06724e

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, involves the purchase of the HELIOS IFA platform instrument for RIPL for the period 2025/26. This procurement, classified under the diagnostic systems category, was conducted using a direct method below threshold without competition. Located in London, the contract was awarded to Aesku.UK Limited on 12 March 2026 and is set to run until 12 March 2028. The procurement stage is complete with the contract details notice published on 24 March 2026, facilitating the acquisition of goods critical to immunofluorescence assay processing and reading.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare diagnostics and automated systems to engage with central government contracts. Although the process was completed without competition due to the procurement method, similar future tenders may benefit SMEs with expertise in manufacturing diagnostic equipment or innovative automation technology. Engaging in contracts with public authorities like the UK Health Security Agency can enhance business growth by positioning companies as key suppliers within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Procurement of one Helios / HELMED(r) HTC Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) Processor, a fully automated system designed to process and support the reading of immunofluorescence assays.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026626-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## 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 | AESKU.UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026626-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026626-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details 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

## Provenance

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