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APHA CapEx: Supply of High Throughput NGS Sequencers

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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16 Dec 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), based in London, has completed a procurement process for the supply of High Throughput Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Sequencers, a crucial component in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This award was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The associated contract, valued at £354,823.10, covers the period from 15th December 2025 to 31st December 2026. The procurement, awarded to Illumina Cambridge, underscores APHA's commitment to advancing scientific capabilities to support animal and plant health sectors, with delivery encompassing locations such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories.

This contract signifies substantial opportunities for suppliers who specialise in high-tech laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Although this specific tender is complete, similar opportunities may arise for businesses capable of delivering cutting-edge scientific tools essential for research and development. Companies with established experience in the field could gain visibility and establish partnerships with government organisations in future programmes. While SMEs and VCSEs were not deemed eligible for this contract, large enterprises with a robust portfolio of laboratory and sequencing technology stand to benefit most from engaging in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

APHA CapEx: Supply of High Throughput NGS Sequencers

Notice Description

APHA CapEx: Supply of High Throughput NGS Sequencers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83e7fe0d-b98d-4634-af3f-9a1433c3ecc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323550ea-774a-4f84-abd1-850789d0b8a0
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
£354,823 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£354,823 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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