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Microtomes for APHA - Direct Call-Off from Framework Agreement : LAB1028, Lot 8

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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25 Jul 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is procuring two microtomes via a direct call-off from framework agreement LAB1028, Lot 8, classified under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category. The contract, valued at £29,795 GBP, has been awarded to Appleton Woods Ltd. The procurement method used was selective tendering, specifically a call-off from a framework. The contract is set to run from 23 July 2025 to 22 July 2028, with potential deliveries across the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment production and distribution, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to consider supplies and services of a similar nature for potential engagement in future agreements. Engaging in this contract demonstrates potential for business expansion through collaborations with government agencies like APHA, fostering long-term partnerships and strengthening market presence in the precision equipment sector.

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Notice Title

Microtomes for APHA - Direct Call-Off from Framework Agreement : LAB1028, Lot 8

Notice Description

Supply of 2x Microtomes for APHA - Direct Call-Off from Framework Agreement : LAB1028, Lot 8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8289d957-37a4-471b-8b16-cf84cfe209e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070e747-e3ea-4c9c-8a40-3a0c2ce4cfaa
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
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
£29,795 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,795 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2028 3-4 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
LATERAL HOUSE, CITY WALK
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPLETON WOODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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