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Purchase of a media preparator

UKHSA

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13 Oct 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

In the recently completed procurement process, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) acted as the buying organisation for the purchase of a media preparator. This procurement falls under the industry category of machinery and apparatus for filtering liquids, with delivery required in London, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with the contract award date recorded as 10th October 2025. The procurement was conducted selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 10th October 2025 to 9th October 2026, with an awarded contract value of £50,750.43.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory technical equipment, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their market presence. The contract was awarded to Don Whitley Scientific Limited, an SME. This outcome underscores the advantage for small businesses in leveraging framework contracts to secure government deals, facilitating business growth and fostering long-term relationships with public sector buyers like the UKHSA.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a media preparator

Notice Description

Purchase of a media preparator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-319436d2-d773-4bb7-9da3-14a0149e32ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87f7dc6-fec1-4f40-9c87-ff9d732117d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42912100 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering liquids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UKHSA
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
Post Town
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

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