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C33187 - Supply of Multiple -80 Freezers

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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04 Mar 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract for the supply of multiple ultra-low temperature freezers, aimed at replacing existing units to ensure continued statutory testing for notifiable diseases. The procurement process, identified by the title "C33187 - Supply of Multiple -80 Freezers," falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The tender was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Wolf Laboratories Limited, commencing on 24th February 2026 and set to conclude on 31st March 2031. The contract value is £262,134, with deliveries scheduled across regions in the North West and South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies involved in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in precision cooling technologies. Businesses with expertise and market presence in supplying ultra-low temperature freezers would be well-equipped to contend in similar tenders. As the awarded contract was executed through a framework agreement, familiarity with such procurement methods can provide competitive advantages in navigating and succeeding in future bids with the Animal and Plant Health Agency or similar organisations in this domain.

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Notice Title

C33187 - Supply of Multiple -80 Freezers

Notice Description

Multiple Ultra Low Temperature Freezers are required by APHA to replace existing ones, allowing the continued provision of statutory testing for notifiable diseases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-621cd790-f984-4ab9-9a08-cac499802a41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ff6bfb-b282-4f0a-9648-e88b24fd76e6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£262,134 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,134 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
TLD North West (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOLF LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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