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Provision of Anaerobic Workstations

UK Health Security Agency

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19 Aug 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency procured anaerobic workstations, specialist laboratory equipment used to support work with organisms that require oxygen-free conditions. The requirement falls within laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is classified as goods. UKHSA is the buying organisation, based at 10 South Colonnade, London. Delivery is described broadly across the United Kingdom and other locations including Europe, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is therefore relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist laboratory equipment suppliers able to provide anaerobic workstations and support delivery across a wide geographical area for a public-sector health and security organisation.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. UKHSA used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. Bids closed on 27 July 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded on 17 August 2026 to Don Whitley Scientific Limited for £104,222.74 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 17 August 2026 to 2 August 2027. The published requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the procurement was for goods. The award is active, with one supplier identified for the anaerobic workstation requirement. No lot structure or separate evaluation weighting is recorded for this award.

This award demonstrates UKHSA demand for specialist anaerobic workstations and shows that the requirement was fulfilled by an SME through a framework call-off. Businesses competing when a comparable requirement returns would need credible capability in supplying laboratory equipment for anaerobic applications, with products suitable for a public health and laboratory environment. Relevant suppliers include specialist manufacturers, authorised distributors and firms able to combine equipment supply with dependable technical support, installation or after-sales service where required by the specification. Framework access or a route into an appropriate framework would be commercially important, because this purchase was made through a framework agreement rather than as a standalone open tender. The broad delivery geography also favours suppliers with effective logistics and UK-wide fulfilment capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Anaerobic Workstations

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to Don Whitley Scientific Limited for the provision of anaerobic workstations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1450072a-8287-4002-ada6-1ae63049cf10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2058e7-d6d2-4afc-a588-67ce519d0357
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,222 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,222 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Health Security Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Don Whitley Scientific Limited

Further Information

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