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UKHSA Provision for a Microaerophilic Workstation

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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13 Feb 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process titled "UKHSA Provision for a Microaerophilic Workstation" encompassed in the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category. The procurement sought to acquire a microaerophilic workstation for the Gastrointestinal Bacterial Reference Unit (GBRU) at UKHSA Colindale, located in London. The contract, valued at £59,947.66, was awarded through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date of 12 February 2025, with the procurement process noted to be in the 'award' stage as of 13 February 2025, and the scheduled contract period running from 12 February 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised laboratory workstations and associated technologies. Firms such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), exemplified by the awarded supplier Don Whitley Scientific Limited, would find substantial growth opportunities through direct engagement with government health agencies. The nature of this procurement highlights UKHSA’s commitment to leveraging targeted framework agreements, thus enabling companies with relevant expertise to compete and contribute to public health initiatives efficiently.

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Notice Title

UKHSA Provision for a Microaerophilic Workstation

Notice Description

UKHSA Provision for a microaerophilic workstation for the Gastrointestinal Bacterial Reference Unit (GBRU) at UKHSA Colindale

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fbb5997-2995-45fb-9b58-6bcba060d427
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0913aa7c-48ec-4bbd-801f-fb7ccd2bafe3
Current Stage
Award
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,947 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,947 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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