---
title: "UKHSA Diagnostics Tests for Ebola - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac87"
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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: "2026-06-04"
---

# UKHSA Diagnostics Tests for Ebola - 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-06ac87

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), acting under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has initiated a planning stage for a procurement process titled "UKHSA Diagnostics Tests for Ebola – Preliminary Market Engagement Notice". This endeavour targets the medical industry, specifically diagnostic kits and equipment, and is located in the United Kingdom, with the buyer's office based in London. The procurement is currently in the planning phase with a deadline set for interested suppliers to submit their inputs by 23:45 on 17th June 2026. The effort is focused on market engagement to identify the availability and suitability of diagnostic tests for Ebola and related strains.

This market engagement presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and medical diagnostics sector to contribute insights and position themselves for potential future competitions. Suppliers specialising in diagnostic technological advancements, particularly those offering lateral flow devices, PCR tests, and related consumables, would find this engagement beneficial. Participating in this process could bolster the visibility of innovative offerings and align businesses with UKHSA's strategic objectives, fostering growth within the public health procurement landscape.

## Notice

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking to gather information on diagnostics currently available on the UK market to test for Ebola or Ebola Bundibugyo strain 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 the Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 23:45 17/06/2026. 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 the availability and suitability of Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs), PCR tests, Serology tests and rapid point of care testing devices that can detect H Ebola or Ebola Bundibugyo strain.  
Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via the Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 23:45 17/06/2026.
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/052730-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 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

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052730-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052385-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052730-2026
  4th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052385-2026
  3rd June 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

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