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M35 Workstation

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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18 Nov 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a selective procurement process under a framework agreement for the provision of an M35 microaerophilic workstation to the Gastrointestinal Bacterial Reference Unit at their Colindale location. The procurement, categorized under medical equipment within the goods industry, involved a contract valued at £52,455.15. DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, an SME based in Bingley, was awarded the contract. The awarding stage concluded on 5th November 2025, with the contract period running from 5th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender process was managed by the UKHSA's Commercial Operations team, highlighting an opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative medical equipment solutions.

This tender demonstrates significant growth opportunities for SMEs involved in providing high-specification medical technology and equipment. Businesses with expertise in supplying medical devices and with capacity and capability to meet specialised requirements such as those of the UKHSA would find this tender a fitting opportunity to expand their clientele and portfolio within the healthcare sector. The use of a framework agreement suggests a streamlined procurement process, potentially opening doors for suitable businesses looking to partner with government health agencies and providing access to future procurement under similar conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M35 Workstation

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d705193b-b92a-4d05-aee5-12ad881b59d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc331d27-3267-4b85-a095-2e089548075a
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,455 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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