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APHA CapEx: Supply of Multiple Freezers and Racking

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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06 Jan 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has concluded a procurement process titled "APHA CapEx: Supply of Multiple Freezers and Racking", focusing on the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contract involves supplying goods to the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically to the postal code KT15 3NB. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 5th December 2025. The contract period commenced on 17th December 2025 and will conclude on 16th January 2031. With a total value of £72,852.91, the procurement aligns with the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipments (excluding glasses). The award stage was completed, and the contract was awarded to Wolf Laboratories Limited, as of 12th December 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment supplying. It presents a substantial contract that may have further similar opportunities in the long duration of the contract. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality freezers and racking solutions would be well-suited to such opportunities. While the current contract is assigned to Wolf Laboratories Limited, businesses looking to compete in similar upcoming tenders should focus on establishing expertise within framework agreements to partake in selective procurement processes.

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Notice Title

APHA CapEx: Supply of Multiple Freezers and Racking

Notice Description

APHA CapEx: Supply of Multiple Freezers and Racking

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-686c03d3-a2bb-4c2d-af04-216836afe1f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ae9aa7e-8e25-4fc9-ab9c-0b9490f20155
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
£72,852 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,496 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Jan 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
TLJ South East (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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