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Provision of Don Whitley Anaerobic Cabinets

UK Health Security Agency

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15 Oct 2026 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Health Security Agency procured two Don Whitley anaerobic workstations, models A35 and A45, to replace ageing equipment and expand anaerobic culture capacity at its Birmingham site. This is a laboratory equipment purchase rather than a service or construction contract. The equipment supports work requiring anaerobic culture facilities. Delivery is associated with Birmingham, at postcode B9 5JL.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Don Whitley Scientific Limited. The award date was 24 September 2026, and the contract runs from 24 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The awarded value is £88,444.95. The purchase was made through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The original submission deadline was 23 September 2026. The requirement was for two workstations, with no separate lots described. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. No specific evaluation criteria or supplier qualification requirements are stated in the available process details.

This award shows UKHSA Birmingham has a requirement for specialist anaerobic laboratory workstations, including equipment capable of supporting anaerobic culture capacity. Suppliers well placed for a comparable future requirement would be manufacturers or distributors able to supply this type of laboratory equipment and provide appropriate replacement units. The successful supplier was Don Whitley Scientific Limited, indicating that a specialist supplier in this equipment market can meet the requirement. The purchase comprised two units, so competitors should be capable of supplying more than one workstation for a single site. The route used was a call-off from a framework agreement, making framework access relevant to competing for a similar purchase through the same route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Don Whitley Anaerobic Cabinets

Notice Description

To procure two anaerobic workstations (A35 and A45) to replace aging units, expand anaerobic culture capacity at UKHSA Birmingham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b894a4f-6ab4-4c21-954c-c090e74d08e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42112872-818d-4a89-bf57-5c978456c544
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£88,444 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,444 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 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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