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title: "Automated Sub-culturing system (call-off contract awarded)"
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# Automated Sub-culturing system (call-off contract awarded)

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b625ec20-1e7a-4775-8c7f-9672189ffd98

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant has awarded a call-off contract for an Automated Sub-culturing system under a framework agreement to DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC LIMITED. The procurement falls under the industry category of microbiological cultures (CPV code: 33698100) and includes repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment (CPV code: 50420000). This procurement stage is complete, with the award status marked as 'active' on 5 November 2024, and the contract spans from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2033. The total contract value is £490,000, with the primary delivery location being England, UK, specifically the postal code NW9 5BG.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in microbiological cultures and equipment maintenance within the medical industry. Companies with expertise in developing and maintaining sophisticated laboratory equipment, particularly automated sub-culturing systems, would be well-suited for such contracts. Even though this particular contract is not open for SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates the potential for considerable work within the NHS frameworks, encouraging similar calibre suppliers to consider future engagements.

## Notice

Walk Away Specimen Processor, Maintenance and Equipment Framework Agreement Call-off Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74ff225-f998-4865-93af-769069dfc673 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £490,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74ff225-f998-4865-93af-769069dfc673

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74ff225-f998-4865-93af-769069dfc673
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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