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Procurement of PCR instruments UKHSA Wide

UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Address: 10 South Colonnade, London, E14 4PU, GB

Contact Name: UKHSA

Contact Email: enquiries@ukhsa.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
267606.33 GBP
Published
23 Dec 2025, 13:41
Deadline
08 Dec 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
22 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC LIFE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Official Source
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Description

This procurement is for the purchase of compact 96-well real-time PCR (qPCR) instruments to be deployed as part of the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) Rapid Response Mobile Laboratory (RRML). These instruments will enable rapid molecular detection of emerging and outbreak-prone pathogens during international public health emergencies, supporting timely diagnostic capability in the field.

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