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C384369 - Manchester TLA Slide Prep

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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03 Sep 2025 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency recently concluded a selective procurement process for the "C384369 - Manchester TLA Slide Prep" project, focusing on the purchase and installation of Copan Slide Prep Module 25/26. Classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, the procurement, valued at £62,456.71, utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. This award process, now complete, had its contract period running from 28th August 2025 to 28th November 2025. The procurement was specifically targeted at the Manchester area in England, with key submissions closing by 14th August 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and installations. With DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, an SME, securing the contract as the supplier, it demonstrates the potential for such businesses to engage with significant public health projects. Companies matching this profile and those capable of leveraging framework agreements are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially those with an interest in providing innovative laboratory solutions to governmental health agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C384369 - Manchester TLA Slide Prep

Notice Description

Purchase and installation Copan Slide Prep Module 25/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a44b1418-1cfa-4123-b7a3-31cfbac35e3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0a8746-c1ed-4825-82bb-409c3e79ab06
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,456 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,456 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 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
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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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