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title: "Culture media in UKHSA regional and reference laboratories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a24b"
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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: "2026-05-22"
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# Culture media in UKHSA regional and reference laboratories

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-06a24b

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## Summary

The public procurement process currently in the planning stage is being conducted by the UK Health Security Agency on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The procurement, titled "Culture media in UKHSA regional and reference laboratories," is focused on acquiring reagents and contrast media within the goods industry category. The contract's location is in London, United Kingdom, with a planning notice published on 22nd May 2026. The anticipated contract period spans from 12th August 2026 to 11th August 2031. Business users should mark 1st July 2026 as the date for future notice clarifications related to this tender. This procurement is guided by the legal framework specified in the UKPGA 2023/54, employing a procurement process tailored for central government public authorities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers of reagents and contrast media to secure a long-term arrangement with a central government agency. Ideal participants are businesses specialised in the production or distribution of chemical media, especially those with experience in serving governmental or health sector contracts. Firms capable of providing high-quality laboratory media on a large scale would find this procurement matched to their capabilities. Engaging in this process allows businesses to establish or strengthen their presence within the public health supply chain, an area with continuing and strategic demand.

## Notice

Culture media in UKHSA regional and reference laboratories procurement 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048295-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2031 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 18:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048295-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048295-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline 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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