Scope
Reference
C376864
Description
UKHSA is hoping to refresh and modernise its Bacteriology Laboratory Automation Systems in some or all of its Clinical Network Laboratories. Current systems have been in-situ for approximately ten years and are nearing end of life. In advance of seeking business case approval or launching a formal tender process UKHSA are seeking to engage with the with the Laboratory Automation supply chain to:
- share information regarding this potential opportunity
- gain technical insights into innovative and leading-edge solutions that can support the development of our requirements
- gain market insight to help us shape our business case and strategy for a potential procurement
This RFI (Request for Information) is the first stage of our pre-market engagement and is a desk-top exercise that is intended to enable key business stakeholders and their commercial lead to engage to better understand what the market can provide and the market’s thoughts are on the future.
Total value (estimated)
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2033
- Possible extension to 1 February 2040
- 14 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 August 2025
Engagement process description
This RFI (Request for Information) is the first stage of our pre-market engagement and is a desk-top exercise that is intended to enable key business stakeholders and their commercial lead to engage to better understand what the market can provide and the market’s thoughts are on the future.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 October 2025
Contracting authority
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMQ-7576-DVGW
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Email: susan.duncan-wood@ukhsa.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government