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APHA Capex: Supply of Ultramicrotome

Animal and Plant Health Agency

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04 Aug 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency procured an ultramicrotome for use in its Pathology Department. The requirement was for the supply, delivery, installation and demonstration of the equipment, together with system diagnostic checks and operator training for the agency’s staff. This is a laboratory, optical and precision equipment purchase, falling within CPV 38000000. The goods are for delivery in the South East of England, at postcode KT15 3NB. The procurement is categorised as goods and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement covers both the equipment itself and the practical activities needed to put it into operation and enable pathology staff to use it effectively.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to VWR International Ltd on 29 July 2026. The awarded value is £147,924.57 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 27 July 2026 to 27 October 2027. It was conducted as a selective procurement using a call-off from a framework agreement, rather than as an open standalone tender. The tender submission deadline was 23 July 2026 at 12:00. The Animal and Plant Health Agency is the buyer. The awarded supplier is responsible for providing the ultramicrotome and associated delivery, installation, demonstration, diagnostic and training services under the completed procurement.

This opportunity indicates demand for specialist laboratory equipment supplied with a complete implementation service, rather than equipment-only delivery. Relevant competitors would need to provide ultramicrotomes, arrange delivery and installation, demonstrate functionality, carry out system diagnostic checks and train pathology staff in operation. Credibility would therefore depend on technical knowledge of ultramicrotome systems, competent installation and commissioning capability, and the ability to provide clear user training and operational support. Suppliers able to combine equipment supply with practical laboratory support would be better placed when this requirement returns to the market. The buyer’s use of a framework call-off also makes framework access and experience of supplying through such arrangements commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APHA Capex: Supply of Ultramicrotome

Notice Description

The Contractor will provide the Goods outlined in the specification as referenced in the Order Form. The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install and demonstrate the functionality and run system diagnostic checks for the Ultramicrotome for use within the Purchaser's Pathology Department. The Contractor will also be required to deliver training in operation to the Purchasers staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c5a8356-a2fb-4e6f-8f7a-d037a76f82d1
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e35ceca-e4e5-4166-81e6-3e4b237c6325
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
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
£147,924 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,924 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Oct 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR International Ltd

Further Information

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