--- title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a WASPLab Processing Module and Picking Station" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab240bee-4045-46cc-b559-b81a1cb91aec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab240bee-4045-46cc-b559-b81a1cb91aec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab240bee-4045-46cc-b559-b81a1cb91aec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab240bee-4045-46cc-b559-b81a1cb91aec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2023-11-16" --- # UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of a WASPLab Processing Module and Picking Station Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab240bee-4045-46cc-b559-b81a1cb91aec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab240bee-4045-46cc-b559-b81a1cb91aec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab240bee-4045-46cc-b559-b81a1cb91aec.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is planning to award a contract for the provision of a WASPLab processing module and Picking Station at its Manchester site. The contract falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" industry category with an estimated value of £260,000. The procurement method is selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline is 30th November 2023, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st December 2023 and end on 30th November 2024. This tender by UK Health Security Agency presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing precision equipment suitable for laboratories can compete for this contract. Interested suppliers are required to submit their quotes and equipment details to science.tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk before the deadline. Being a selective procurement method, businesses should ensure their offerings align with the agency's specific requirements to enhance their chances of securing the contract. ## Notice UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is planning to award 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. UKHSA believes that, following discussions with other distributors of Copan WASPLab processing modules and picking stations, Don Whitley Scientific Ltd is the only supplier capable of providing the equipment we require. The laboratory has several pieces of WASPLab equipment and software, provided by Don Whitley, currently installed and operational. Any new equipment would need to be compatible with the existing WASPLab instruments and software and be scalable for future projects. The equipment would also need to be able to be networked into the existing data centre which runs the other lines and be able to integrate into a full line with a double incubator and Copan imaging module in the future. During our discussions with other Copan WASPLab equipment distributors, we were informed that none of the distributors would be able to integrate their servers into our existing Don Whitley servers, due to risks surrounding liability if there was a problem with the server or the server needed to be maintained or upgraded. This would mean that an additional server tower would be required specifically for an alternative supplier's equipment. Given the size constraints of the laboratory, we would not be able to accept a solution that requires installing an additional server tower. Given this, and the unacceptable liability risks preventing alternative suppliers from integrating their servers into our existing server tower, we believe that Don Whitley Scientific Ltd would be the only supplier capable of meeting our requirements. If you have a solution which you believe could meet our requirements, please send a copy of your quote and information about the equipment you can provide to science.tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk by no later than 5pm on 30th November 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed7f655-5b67-4275-99ed-d5c2416821c0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £260,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 5EA | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 16 Nov 2023 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed7f655-5b67-4275-99ed-d5c2416821c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed7f655-5b67-4275-99ed-d5c2416821c0 16th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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