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title: "Microbiological Safety Cabinet (Porton Down)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1be"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-23"
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# Microbiological Safety Cabinet (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-06d1be

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has completed a tender process for the procurement of a microbiological safety cabinet for Porton Down. This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. The contracting authority is a central government public authority based in London. The contract has been awarded to WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED, a supplier located in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition," and the procurement stage has reached completion with the contract valued at £14,985.60 gross. The contract commenced on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses with expertise in microbiological safety solutions and a proven capability to meet stringent compliance standards, such as adherence to EN12468:2000 and BS5726:1992, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The direct award method suggests potential avenues for businesses experienced in cultivating strong governmental relationships and offering competitive solutions below the public procurement threshold. SMEs may also find opportunities, as the procurement process criteria indicate suitability for smaller enterprises, encouraging participation from companies looking to expand their services to government health entities.

## Notice

1x Class I microbiological safety cabinet Contained Air Solutions (CAS) BioMAT1 1200R, 1200mm wide for recirculating applications, exhaust air flow rate 0.13m3, noise level 54dB, compliant to EN12468:2000 and BS5726:1992

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069800-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,488 |
| Contracts value | £12,488 |

## 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 | WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069800-2026
- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069648-2026
- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069643-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069800-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069648-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069643-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Transparency 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
- https://www.wolflabs.co.uk/

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