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Auto Slide Stainer

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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04 Sep 2025 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the supply of an Epredia Gemini AS Slide Stainer, specifically the heated version, has been conducted by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, headquartered in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £34,970.69, was awarded to Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd on 22 August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 31 October 2026. The delivery of the equipment is expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tendering period concluded on 15 August 2025, and the award has now been completed, marking the procurement stage as Award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies like Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd, with experience in fulfilling such niche equipment requirements, are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement processes. While this particular contract was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with the capacity to deliver complex and highly specialised goods within a structured framework agreement will find such future opportunities beneficial to their strategic growth and expansion. Engaging in these procurement processes can enhance a business's reputation and lead to further government contracts, diversifying their client base and strengthening their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auto Slide Stainer

Notice Description

APHA requires the supply of one Epredia Gemini AS Slide Stainer - Heated version.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a580fa5-5dba-4d3d-8a0e-43a033d482b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8b0431-7709-4ad7-9d7d-61aa115cb4d2
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
Not specified
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
£34,970 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Atheer Qassim
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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