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In-Vitro Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Services

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED · Nationwide (UK)

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices, Point of Care Testing Products & Related Pathology Services, this will include: - Pathology Managed Services - Reagent Renta…

• Blood analysis services
• Analysers
• Apparatus for detecting fluids
• +71

Scientific Services in support

University of East Anglia · Education · East of England

The provision of a dedicated project manager to assist scientific services in support of on-going research projects.

Awarded to BIOPOLIS

Supply of Potency Assay Services for RNA and RNA‑LNP products

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED · delivery region not published

This tender seeks to engage a qualified service provider to perform cell based, in vitro potency assays for the quantification of both RNA (drug substance) and RNA-LNP (Lipid Nanoparticle) (drug product) activity. The assays will be used to…

Awarded to READING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES LTD

• Experimental development services
• Laboratory services
• Research and experimental development services
• +1

Corrosion Testing Framework for STEP

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Nationwide (UK)

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a framework agreement with a number of pre-qualified, specialist corrosion testing providers to deliver corrosion testing services for the UKFE STEP programme over the next two years. The fram…

Intended award to Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, Kyoto Fusioneering, Lucideon Group Limited +4 more · 3 awards

• Technical analysis or consultancy services
• Analysis services
• Composition and purity testing and analysis services
• +4

EU harmonised surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork meat on retail sale in the UK in 2027

The Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks…

Awarded to UK Health Security Agency · 3 awards

• Data collection and collation services
• Laboratory services
• Market research services
• +4

Studying and Assessing the Benthic Response to Electrical Stimuli (SABRES)

National Grid Electricity Transmission plc · Nationwide (UK)

High voltage submarine cables produce electromagnetic fields (EMF) external to the cable due to current flowing within their metallic components, primarily the main conductor. While the magnitude of these fields decays rapidly with separati…

Awarded to UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Subsea Cable Health/security Utilising Backscatter and Established Repeater Technologies (SCHUBERT)Subsea Cable Health/security Utilising Backscatter and Established Repeater Technologies (SCHUBERT)

National Grid Electricity Transmission plc · Nationwide (UK)

With the transition away from fossil fuels and towards greater electrification of transport and heating (net zero 2050) a significant increase in electrical demand is expected over the coming decades. As a result, growth in offshore renewab…

Awarded to UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

CEFAS26-79 Contract for for Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples

Cefas · Central government · delivery region not published

Contract for the processing of 33 macrofaunal samples by extracting and identifying all biota retained on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, in accordance with the extraction and identification protocols set out in the NMBAQC guidelines.

Awarded to Fugro GB Marine Ltd

• Research laboratory services

UK7 - Tender Notice Prevention of Peripheral Cold Injuries

Ministry of Defence · Central government · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Description The UK Armed Forces are more frequently operating in cold environments to contribute to NATO’s deterrence in the High North and on the Eastern flank; but data suggest that the number of cases of peripheral cold injuries is incre…

Awarded to University of Portsmouth · 2 awards

• Research laboratory services

R&D Vape Analysis

Home Office · Central government · South East England

Research and development activity to understand if current Border Force technology can identify vape liquid and nicotine. The project will test and evaluate whether existing Agilent Resolve SORS Raman spectroscopy technology can be applied …

Awarded to University of Kent

High Quality synthetic molecular products

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Supply of a range of synthetic DNA products, including custom oligo pools, target enrichment panels, library preparation kits, and unique dual index adapters, using a proprietary silicon-based DNA synthesis platform

Awarded to Twist Bioscience

EU harmonised surveillance of AMR E. coli and Salmonella found in beef and pork

The Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks…

Awarded to HallMark Meat Hygiene Ltd (HallMark Veterinary & Compliance Services)

• Design and execution of research and development
• Market research services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +4

Determination of levels of PFAS in (+ migrating from) Food Contact Materials FCM

The Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

This research project aims to develop analytical capabilities for measuring PFAS and to generate risk-assessment-ready data on PFAS occurrence in food packaging and other FCMs and their migration into food, enabling a better understanding o…

• Research laboratory services
• Laboratory services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• +1

Consolidated Equipment Services/ Repair Contracts

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED · Nationwide (UK)

UKNNL are seeking information from suppliers who may be able to support with an opportunity to consolidate equipment service/repair contracts for our laboratory equipment, based at our Preston Laboratory. Long term consideration maybe given…

• Laboratory services
• Installation services of laboratory equipment
• Instrumentation and control equipment
• +2

Laser Induced Desorption System for Measuring First Wall Retention in STEP

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Nationwide (UK)

UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake the concept design of a system capable of in-situ quantification of tritium retention within plasma-facing (first wall) materials for the Spherical Tokamak for Energy…

Awarded to IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture S.A.U.

• Research laboratory services
• Engineering design services
• Engineering services
• +3

Innovation Academic Framework

National Grid Electricity Transmission plc · Nationwide (UK)

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is seeking collaboration with universities to support delivery of its innovation strategy over the next five years (April 2026 - Mar 2031). The primary objectives during this period include faci…

Awarded to CARDIFF UNIVERSITY, The University of Edinburgh, UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER +7 more · 10 awards

• Design and execution of research and development
• Experimental development services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +1

UKRI-6004 Genotyping Services

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · East of England

The provision of Genotyping services.

Awarded to Transnetyx, Inc.

• Research laboratory services

CEFAS26-11 Framework for Next Generation Sequencing Services

Cefas · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Cefas are seeking to establish a Framework for the provision of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) services, for a variety of NGS analyses methods, to support the delivery of numerous and varied research programmes that are utilising genomics…

Awarded to Biomarker Technologies (BMK) GmbH, Earlham Institute, Edinburgh Genetics Limited +7 more

• Research laboratory services

UKHSA Diagnostics & Research Open Framework

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

UKHSA Diagnostics & Research Open Framework (DRF) This is a competitive tendering procedure pursuant to the Notices published on the Find a Tender Central Digital Platform. UK02 Preliminary Market Engagement October 25 2025/S 000-069968, PI…

Intended award to 20/30 LABS LIMITED, 2BScientific Ltd, A.Menarini Diagnostics +90 more · 2 awards

• Research laboratory services
• Analysers
• Biochemical analysers
• +25

Confocal Microscopes Service Contract

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation · Education · South East England

The University operates two Zeiss confocal microscopes that are critical pieces of specialist research and teaching equipment. These systems require regular preventative maintenance, calibration, software support and emergency breakdown cov…

Awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd

Premarket Multi Column Chromatography System and Viral Inactivation Hardware System

Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult · delivery region not published

CGT Catapult is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to understand the market capability for an Automated Viral Inactivation System and Multi Column Chromatography System. We are seeking supplier feedback on available solutions, techni…

• Medical computer equipment
• Flow-measuring equipment
• Laboratory services
• +4

Scottish Government Centres of Expertise x 4 Lots

Scottish Government · Nationwide (UK)

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place 4 separate, lotted contracts with external service providers for the following services: - Lot 1. Centre of Expertise on Climate Change Lot 2. Centre of Expertise on Animal Disease Outbreak…

• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
• Cattle, livestock and small animals
• +22

Disposal System Science & Technology Framework

Nuclear Waste Services Limited · Nationwide (UK)

Please note that as a Research & Development framework, this will be EXEMPT under Paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this notice is to make the market aware of this upcoming procurement, which is currentl…

• Research laboratory services
• Research and experimental development services

Development and Trial of Sustainable Weed Control Solutions for the Strategic Road Network

National Highways Limited · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

National Highways is a government-owned company and the appointed strategic highways authority and licence holder responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s SRN; 4,300 miles of motorways and major A roads at the core of …

• Research laboratory services

Integral Bridge Research

National Highways Limited · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

National Highways is a government-owned company and the appointed strategic highways authority and licence holder responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s SRN; 4,300 miles of motorways and major A roads at the core of …

• Research laboratory services

715112450 - Ballistic Testing Services - Personal Armour

Defence Equipment and Support · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This Tender Notice outlines the Authority's intent to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver Ballistic Testing Services for Personal Armour to support new to service projects and ensure through life support of Personal…

• Bullet-proof vests
• Cover plates
• Research laboratory services
• +3

715112450 - Ballistic Testing Services - Personal Armour

Defence Equipment and Support · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This Tender Notice outlines the Authority's intent to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver Ballistic Testing Services for Personal Armour to support new to service projects and ensure through life support of Personal…

Intended award to Radnor Range Limited

Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles

Department for Transport · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The continuation of research into Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles started under a previous contract.

Awarded to Anthrometric Solutions Ltd

4-year Fellowship - endpoint toxicity for a mixture of chemicals

The Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

This research project being tendered links to the FSA Strategy 2022-2027. This strategy is based around the FSA’s mission, food you can trust, alongside three key pillars: food is safe; food is what it says it is; food is healthier and more…

Awarded to University of Birmingham

• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services

Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653)

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Education · Nationwide (UK)

Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653), as per SSA process.

Awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS

MHRA · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Production and Delivery of Pathogenic Shigella LPS

• Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
• Research laboratory services

Badger Hair Genotyping (APHA)

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal) · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This Contract is formed of two sampling requirements: Requirement 1: Single Badger Hair DNA extraction for the National Badger Sett Survey (25-28) Requirement 2: DNA extraction from clumps of badger hair. Requirement 1 requires the Supplier…

Awarded to LGC Genomics Limited

Pd Ag Functional Testing

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Nationwide (UK)

The STEP Fuel Cycle (FC) system requires advanced technologies for hydrogen separation and recovery. The aim of this investigation is to demonstrate the manufacturability of palladium silver membrane assemblies. This will be achieved throug…

Intended award to Amentum Clean Energy Ltd

• Analysis services
• Research and experimental development services
• Research laboratory services
• +1

STEP Vapour Shielding Scenario Simulation

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Nationwide (UK)

This Market Engagement Notice seeks engagement with organisations capable of delivering reactor-scale vapour shielding modelling to support the STEP prototype powerplant programme. The work will investigate vapour shielding effects arising …

• Research laboratory services
• Experimental development services
• Research and experimental development services
• +2

Lateral Flow Device Pilot and Development Activity

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is inviting suppliers to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise for the Lateral Flow Device (LFD) pilot and development activity. This work supports UKHSA’s broader strategy to strengthen th…

• Diagnostic kits
• Experimental development services
• Research and experimental development services
• +1

CEFAS26-68 Contract for Marine Benthic Macroinvertebrate Samples Processing

Cefas · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Cefas, Natural England (NE) and Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) have been working collaboratively to deliver a monitoring survey within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as part of the ongoing MPA programme. …

Awarded to University of Hull

• Research laboratory services

DMOX pellet manufacturing, characterisation, and experimental testing activities

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority · Central government · delivery region not published

DMOX pellet manufacturing, characterisation, and experimental testing activities framework

Intended award to Orano Limited

eDNA for water frogs around Lynford Lakes, Norfolk

NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal) · Central government · East of England

In 2025, putative marsh frogs have been sighted in water bodies near Ickburgh, Norfolk. This species poses a significant threat to the Critically Endangered native northern pool frog through disease transmission, competition, and hybridisat…

Awarded to NatureMetrics

• Laboratory services
• Research laboratory services

UE280420_2026

University of Exeter · Central government · delivery region not published

7 flow cells for ongoing sequencing

Awarded to Illumina Cambridge Ltd

Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis

Scottish Government · Scotland

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, seek to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis.

Awarded to Ocean Ecology

• Laboratory services
• Environmental monitoring other than for construction
• Research laboratory services

RBGKEW1513 Cacao TEA and SIRA

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Direct Award Trace element analysis (TEA) of approximately 100 cacao seed subsamples using Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Stable Isotope Analysis (SIRA) of approximately 60 cacao samples (both fatted & defatted …

Awarded to Fera Science Ltd

CFDF: Single Fibre Tester

NCC Operations Limited · South West England

High throughput single fibre tensile testing machine and associated system, including fibre fineness/dimensional testing capability

• Laboratory services
• Miscellaneous equipment
• Research laboratory services
• +1

Adhesive-less Materials for Vacuum Cryopump Cryopanels (AMVAC)

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Nationwide (UK)

This Market Engagement Notice (MEN) aim is to identify potential suppliers to develop, test and manufacture anodization and sorbent coating technologies for novel cryopumping systems.

• Research laboratory services
• Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
• Integrated engineering services
• +4

CSP26449 - Design and production of customised mouse model

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, servi…

Awarded to Guangzhou MingCeler Biotech Co., Ltd

Olink® Signature Bundle

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Education · Nationwide (UK)

Olink® Signature Bundle, as per SSA process.

Awarded to Olink Proteomics AB

Concept Design of a Laser Induced Desorption System for Measuring First Wall Retention in STEP

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Nationwide (UK)

The following summary is not intended as a complete or definitive specification of the requirement. A purpose of this engagement is to seek information from the market to help refine our understanding and aid the development of a future spe…

• Research laboratory services
• Engineering design services
• Engineering services
• +3

Provision of External Quality Assessment (EQA) for Labs across UKHSA 2025

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The contract is for the provision of external quality assessment (EQA) for labs across UKHSA

Awarded to QCMD (Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics)

Testing SPI pellet transfer through a curved guide tube

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Nationwide (UK)

Services for testing SPI pellet transfer through a curved guide tube.

Awarded to HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research

CEFAS26-55 contract for repair/preventative maintenance for a Leco Pegasus

Cefas · Central government · delivery region not published

Contract for 12 month Repair / Preventative Maintenance for a Leco Pegasus Analytical Instrument. The Service Contract provides Cefas with a priority repair and maintenance service along with other on-site and off-site services in order to …

Awarded to Leco Instruments UK Limited

CSP26375 - NGS library preps

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services req…

Awarded to University of Cambridge