Award

Sequencing Services

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Award

14 May 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed a procurement process for Sequencing Services, classified under Laboratory services (CPV code: 71900000). The opportunity, managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with an award on 14th May 2026. The buying organisation is located in London, UK, with the services expected to be delivered across regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The contract period is set from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2028, with a total contract value of £407,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and sequencing services, specifically those with the capacity to work across multiple regions. Although the procurement was not specifically seeking SME or VCSE organisations, companies with robust capabilities in handling international service delivery would be well-positioned to benefit from similar calls in the future. Businesses with the capacity to provide innovative sequencing solutions can leverage these procurement outcomes to establish a foothold or expand their reach in the public health and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Sequencing Services

Notice Description

Sequencing Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ff04d32-a323-4da2-b9ed-dad8da3c34ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ad2ec0-fab3-4c64-a6dd-e7e3a21e386c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£407,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£407,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Today
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 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 3JR
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

GENEWIZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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