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P-36366 APHA CapEx: Near-infrared (NIR) Fluorescence Imaging System

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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19 Dec 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed a procurement process for a Near-infrared Fluorescence Imaging System, as part of their capital expenditure project, P-36366. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total value of £25,582.10. The procurement method was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender and award phases have been concluded, and the contract is effective from 1st January 2026 to 31st January 2028. The awarded supplier for this contract is Fisher Scientific UK Ltd. The contract covers delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses associated with manufacturing or supplying laboratory and optical equipment to gain insight into government procurement processes and benchmark against competitors. While the initial contract has been awarded to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, similar future opportunities may arise, and businesses capable of providing precision systems and equipment should prepare to engage in selective procurement processes. Companies adept in fulfilling framework agreements and with an understanding of the technical specifications required will be well-suited to compete for such public contracts. Although the contract concluded in this instance is not SME-focused, larger enterprises within the sector are encouraged to monitor upcoming tenders issued by the Animal and Plant Health Agency and similar entities.

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Notice Title

P-36366 APHA CapEx: Near-infrared (NIR) Fluorescence Imaging System

Notice Description

P-36366 APHA CapEx: Near-infrared (NIR) Fluorescence Imaging System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c988c9b-58ca-4902-921e-fa919bff6519
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36ff877-e250-489a-9914-229b8f194b9b
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
£25,582 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,582 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 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 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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