---
title: "Service and Maintenance of iQue Flow Cytometer for Porton Down."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b655"
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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: "2026-06-16"
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# Service and Maintenance of iQue Flow Cytometer for Porton Down.

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-06b655

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the Crown via the UK Health Security Agency, has completed a procurement process for the service and maintenance of the iQue Flow Cytometer at Porton Down. This direct procurement, classified under the category of repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment, was carried out using a below-threshold method without competition. Sartorius UK Limited was awarded the contract, with the contract period spanning from 28th May 2026 to 27th May 2029 and the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement was managed from London, United Kingdom, and pertains to the services industry category.

This tender provides a substantial business opportunity for SMEs involved in medical equipment maintenance services. The procurement method indicates a streamlined process favourable for those who can provide specialist, high-quality services quickly and efficiently. Companies well-versed in handling complex medical instruments and possessing a robust service delivery model are ideally suited to offer their expertise and establish a long-term relationship with central government bodies such as the UK Health Security Agency, thereby expanding their portfolio and market presence within governmental contracts.

## Notice

Service and Maintenance of iQue Flow Cytometer for Porton Down Sartorius.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056817-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2026 - 27 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,630 |

## 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 | SARTORIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056817-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056817-2026
  16th June 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

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