Scope
Reference
C390025 /W191323
Description
Provision of a biological sampling service for public health management of incidents and outbreaks in England
Total value (estimated)
- £333,333 excluding VAT
- £400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 October 2025
Engagement process description
PMEN to share with the market a draft Specification for this tender opportunity.
The draft specification can be viewed via this link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/Sr000001Cvef/2.WE_08t6fLMCE82XkydcMZdIy9zCM1uPqGAtxEFeIM
Suppliers are encouraged to:
1. Review the draft Specification and raise any queries they may have with regards to its content
2. Respond if they are interested in this opportunity
Please note that the contract value allows for surge capacity, the anticipated contract spend for Business-as-usual requirements is likely to be considerably lower.
Suppliers should email Emma.j.lewis@ukhsa.gov.uk with the following in the email title:
C390025 /W191323 Biological sampling service
Queries will not be responded to individually but will be addressed through the final version of the Specification that will be issued with the Invitation to Tender. The Specification is therefore subject to change.
Any subsequent procurement will be preceded by the relevant notice.
Suppliers who have not responded to this PMEN will be able to participate in any subsequent tender.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 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
Contact name: Emma Lewis
Email: emma.j.lewis@ukhsa.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government