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Supply of x2 Recirculating MSC for APHA

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), located in London, initiated a selective procurement process to supply two Recirculating Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSC) for research laboratory services. The procurement, aligned with the Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Services framework agreement (LUPC LAB5093), emphasises safety and was organised as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Wolf Laboratories Limited, was valued at £23,026 and is set to commence on 1st December 2025, ending on 29th February 2028. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and was classified under CPV code 73111000. The award was made on 20th November 2025, with the notice published the following day, marking the completion of the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying laboratory equipment, particularly those specialised in safety and microbiological equipment. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly suitable as the procurement process accommodates their participation. The strategic location in the South East of the United Kingdom offers regional businesses the advantage of proximity, potentially reducing delivery and logistical costs. Engaging in such government frameworks can offer sustained business growth through long-term contracts with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of x2 Recirculating MSC for APHA

Notice Description

Supply of x2 Recirculating MSC from Framework Agreement: LUPC LAB5093: Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Services, Lot 3 - Safety.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a542e9d-69a0-4407-9201-c85f52bd8e2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34b057e-66df-49fe-af42-3e9b46185024
Current Stage
Award
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,026 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,026 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
Afolake Nwose
Contact Email
afolake.nwose@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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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