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title: "Provision of Don Whitley Anaerobic Cabinets"
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# Provision of Don Whitley Anaerobic Cabinets

Buyer: UK Health Security Agency  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b894a4f-6ab4-4c21-954c-c090e74d08e4

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42112872-818d-4a89-bf57-5c978456c544 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,444 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,444 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2026 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42112872-818d-4a89-bf57-5c978456c544

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42112872-818d-4a89-bf57-5c978456c544
  15th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c882fee4-d0ed-4c26-8677-24499df9ee22
  C471725_Birmingham Replacement of 2 x Anaerobic Cabinets_Schedule 7 - Appendix 1 - Order Form (Redacted)

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