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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£456,000,000

Surge Laboratory Capacity in the event of a Health Emergency

Awarded to RANDOX CLINICAL LABORATORY SERVICES LTD

Published
Published 7 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 2 April 2026
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Overview

The UK Health Security Agency procured surge laboratory diagnostic testing capacity to support national responses to future public health emergencies. RANDOX CLINICAL LABORATORY SERVICES LTD was awarded the contract on 11 June 2026 for £331.2 million to provide PCR testing capability under a scalable model with Cold and Hot State readiness phases. The service supplements UKHSA's internal laboratory network and enables rapid increases in testing volumes for diagnosis, surveillance, and outbreak management during public health threats.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£456,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 May 2025
Questions by
19 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£331,205,000
Award date
11 June 2026
Contract period
21 May 2026 → 21 May 2029
Winner
  • RANDOX CLINICAL LABORATORY SERVICES LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    14 August 2026

  2. Award Update · Contract Update

    12 June 2026

  3. Contract

    12 June 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    5 March 2026

  5. Prior Information Notice

    9 January 2026

  6. Prior Information Notice

    23 May 2025

  7. Prior Information Notice

    7 May 2025

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