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Quansys Q-View LS Imager for APHA

DEFRA

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30 Jun 2026 at 09:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has reached the award stage, signifying its completion. This tender, entitled "Quansys Q-View LS Imager for APHA," falls under the Research and Development Goods and Services sector, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The award, valued at £11,150, was published on 30th June 2026, with the contractual period running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The good will be delivered to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment the chance to nurture business growth by positioning themselves as reliable suppliers for government contracts. Companies like Oxford BioSystems Ltd, notably involved in this procurement as the awarded supplier, validate the opportunity for similar enterprises to secure governmental contracts through competitive framework agreements. The focus on research and development goods ensures that businesses engaged in innovative solutions have a distinct advantage in meeting the technical specifications required by such tenders. This opens pathways for growth and establishment in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quansys Q-View LS Imager for APHA

Notice Description

Quansys Q-View LS Imager for APHA UKHSA Framework - Research and Development Goods and Services - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-520b998a-31f1-4c9b-8c40-708add0313be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b3ce8f-7dd1-4de8-9f42-919be10afab3
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
£11,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

OXFORD BIOSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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