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APHA CapEx: Supply of Multimode Plate Reader

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, based in London, successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of a Multimode Plate Reader under a call-off from the LAB5061, Lot 4 framework agreement. The specific procurement, identified as "APHA CapEx: Supply of Multimode Plate Reader," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Spanning several locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, this process reached the award stage on 31st July 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and set to conclude on 31st July 2027. The procurement used a selective method, tailored to engage relevant suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses providing laboratory and precision equipment. Companies like SciQuip Ltd, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the type of specialised supplier well-suited to similar future opportunities. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality optical and laboratory technologies particularly stand to benefit, especially those eligible for framework agreements. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should take note, given the documented support for SME inclusion in this procurement category, potentially enhancing their competitive edge in the industry.

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Notice Title

APHA CapEx: Supply of Multimode Plate Reader

Notice Description

Supply of Multimode Plate Reader from LUPC LAB5061, Lot 4.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-275f892d-36bb-415e-985f-55c07980add7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1a586b-0292-4705-9509-2e05e7504bf3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,729 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,729 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIQUIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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