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title: "UKHSA Provision for a Microaerophilic Workstation"
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# UKHSA Provision for a Microaerophilic Workstation

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fbb5997-2995-45fb-9b58-6bcba060d427

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0913aa7c-48ec-4bbd-801f-fb7ccd2bafe3 |
| 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 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,947 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,947 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0913aa7c-48ec-4bbd-801f-fb7ccd2bafe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0913aa7c-48ec-4bbd-801f-fb7ccd2bafe3
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8982b74c-aefc-46ed-a100-7b8ec7295068
  Schedule 7 - Appendix 1 - Order Form - UKHSA Provision for a Microaerophilic Incubator (C338739)_Redacted

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