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title: "Provision of Spiral Platers"
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published: "2019-09-02"
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# Provision of Spiral Platers

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be4fed87-c66c-4340-8cce-7fb1e37f7bbd

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Spiral Platers" to Don Whitley Scientific Limited, which is classified under the industry category of Dispensers. This procurement process, which was completed on 27 August 2019, involved an open procedure below threshold, with a contract value of £101,000. The contract period commenced on 2 September 2019 and extends until 1 September 2024. Notably, this process aimed at enhancing the Food, Water and Environmental (FW&E) Microbiology Services, specifically for laboratories that handle approximately 2,500 plates per month per instrument. The relevant delivery addresses include locations throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in automation systems or similar goods. Companies that provide innovative solutions for laboratory efficiency, such as automated dispensers and systems designed to minimise repetitive strain in lab settings, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area. With PHE's commitment to improving its microbiology services, there is potential for additional contracts covering further equipment needs or extended warranties, creating avenues for business growth.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) awarded a contract for the spiral platers for its Food, Water and Environmental (FW&E) Microbiology Services to Don Whitley Scientific Limited. The use of a spiral plater system saves resource for the laboratories in terms of staff time and also removes the repetitive strain issues associated with pipetting and spreading such small volumes across agar plates. The initial purchase is for three FW&E Microbiology Services laboratories, which inoculate approximately 2,500 plates per month per instrument. This contract covers further instruments, if required as well as the fully comprehensive extended warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c87e916d-f5ea-48a3-a141-4031f64466e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 42968000 - Dispensers
- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2019 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c87e916d-f5ea-48a3-a141-4031f64466e4
- 8 Jul 2019 at 10:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7924885-ef9d-44b9-adda-77efefadbf8d
- 8 Jul 2019 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7924885-ef9d-44b9-adda-77efefadbf8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c87e916d-f5ea-48a3-a141-4031f64466e4
  2nd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7924885-ef9d-44b9-adda-77efefadbf8d
  8th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about PHE
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Access to the tender documents

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