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title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a WASPLab Processing Module and Picking Station"
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# UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a WASPLab Processing Module and Picking Station

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-406fb302-4ddd-4368-951b-d07ca0ee04dd

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of a WASPLab processing module and picking station to Don Whitley Scientific Ltd. The contract, valued at £278,665.42 GBP, falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The procurement method used for this selective tender was a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th November 2023, with a contract period running from 11th December 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This tender by the UK Health Security Agency presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to engage in providing services for the processing and culturing of various samples. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially are encouraged to participate in this procurement opportunity. The contract, awarded on 11th December 2023, offers businesses a chance to contribute to the healthcare sector by supplying essential equipment to be utilised at the UKHSA Manchester site.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract via 2020/S 217-533940: UKHSA National Microbiology Framework Lot 1- Diagnostics to Don Whitley Scientific Ltd for the provision of a WASPLab processing module and WASPLab picking station for use at its Manchester site. The equipment will be used for the processing and culturing of urine, MRSA, ear, eye, nose, and throat, etc. swabs and samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afab0f4-fb2b-4bc1-9a88-4b4a16a882f0 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £278,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £278,665 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afab0f4-fb2b-4bc1-9a88-4b4a16a882f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afab0f4-fb2b-4bc1-9a88-4b4a16a882f0
  13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9aa110db-b42b-419c-80c9-cc926cf07080
  Fully Signed- C230027_Redacted

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