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UKHSA Diagnostic and Research Framework (DRF)
UKHSA is establishing a framework to supply diagnostic goods, services, and research products for routine health security work and emergency response. Two lots: Lot 1 for validated diagnostic products (UKCA/CE marked); Lot 2 for unvalidated research products.
- Closed8 April 2026, 10:00
- Published12 March 2026
- Value£6250m
- Per lot£3125m across 2 lots
- BuyerSecretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency
- CategoryLaboratory & precision equipment, Health & medical, Repair & maintenance, Research & development, Surveying, architecture & engineering
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you manufacture or supply diagnostic equipment, laboratory reagents, or research products for health protection applications
You'll need
- UKCA or CE marking for Lot 1 products
- Products validated to UKHSA specification
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
- it needs coverage across the whole UK
Possible incumbent
Agilent Technologies, Cytek Biosciences, and Capris Medica have won recent UKHSA diagnostic equipment contracts. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.