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title: "C384369 - Manchester TLA Slide Prep"
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published: "2025-09-03"
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# C384369 - Manchester TLA Slide Prep

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a44b1418-1cfa-4123-b7a3-31cfbac35e3a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Purchase and installation Copan Slide Prep Module 25/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0a8746-c1ed-4825-82bb-409c3e79ab06 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,456 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,456 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 3 Sep 2025 at 07:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0a8746-c1ed-4825-82bb-409c3e79ab06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0a8746-c1ed-4825-82bb-409c3e79ab06
  3rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69e1d3c1-82c8-48a7-901d-1a2ad722cc6c
  C384369 - Manchester TLA Side Prep FULLY SIGNED (002)_Redacted

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