--- title: "UKHSA Rapid diagnostics for Neisseria meningitidis- Preliminary Market Engagement Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067d2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067d2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067d2a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2026-04-08" --- # UKHSA Rapid diagnostics for Neisseria meningitidis- Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067d2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067d2a.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), acting under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is spearheading a public procurement process to engage with suppliers in the market for rapid diagnostics for Neisseria meningitidis. This initiative, focused on gathering market insights rather than competitive bids, is at the planning stage. The agency's office is based in London, and it welcomes responses from suppliers across the UK. Interested parties must complete a questionnaire available via the Atamis eSourcing portal by 21 April 2026 at 11:59 PM. This engagement seeks to understand the supplier landscape and capabilities, aligning with the main procurement category of goods, including diagnostic kits and medical consumables. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies poised in the diagnostics sector. It is particularly suited to businesses offering innovative diagnostic solutions or those capable of providing comprehensive market insights into medical diagnostic tools. By participating, companies can position themselves as key stakeholders in shaping future procurement strategies for diagnostic supplies in public health. This engagement is ideal for businesses looking to influence market dynamics and expand their visibility and relationships within the public sector health market. ## Notice The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking to gather information on diagnostics currently available on the UK market to test for Neisseria meningitidis and/or Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup B specifically. This is not a call for competition, but a market research activity aimed at gathering insights from suppliers to understand the current supplier landscape and market capabilities. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 11:59 21/04/2026. Full details are included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and questionnaire on the Portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome ### Planning Information UKHSA invites suppliers to complete the questionnaire, included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, to gather information on diagnostics currently available on the UK market to test for Neisseria meningitidis and/or Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup B specifically. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 11:59 21/04/2026. Full details are included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and questionnaire on the Portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032062-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits ## Release History - 8 Apr 2026 at 14:38 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032062-2026 - 7 Apr 2026 at 14:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031547-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032062-2026 8th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031547-2026 7th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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