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APHA CapEx: Stereomicroscope and add-ons

Animal and Plant Health Agency

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11 Aug 2026 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency bought a stereomicroscope and associated add-ons for laboratory, optical and precision equipment use. This is a goods requirement rather than a service or works contract. Delivery was listed across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The buying organisation is the Animal and Plant Health Agency, based in London. The requirement is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and framework suppliers of stereomicroscopes, microscope accessories and related laboratory optical equipment. Businesses providing unrelated laboratory services, general scientific equipment without stereomicroscopy capability, or construction and maintenance services would not match the stated purchase.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 1 August 2026 at 12:00. Animal and Plant Health Agency awarded the contract to Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V., on 11 August 2026. The awarded value is £12,461.62. The contract period runs from 10 August 2026 to 9 November 2027. The procurement was for a single goods requirement, with no separate lots identified. The recorded suitability assessment states that the opportunity was not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is active.

For suppliers that did not win, this award provides a clear example of the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s demand for stereomicroscopy equipment and add-ons through a framework call-off. A credible competitor for a future requirement from this buyer would need to provide the relevant laboratory optical equipment, support delivery across the stated geographical coverage, and have access to the framework route used for the purchase. The selected supplier was Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V., indicating that the requirement was met by a specialist manufacturer or affiliated supplier rather than a general procurement business. Firms should assess their framework position, product range and ability to supply comparable laboratory equipment at this scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APHA CapEx: Stereomicroscope and add-ons

Notice Description

APHA CapEx: Stereomicroscope and add-ons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-988c87f9-c565-4e1e-ab85-80e8566335c1
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d55d436-8a12-4c21-9a55-4594c562673b
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
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
£12,461 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,461 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 9 Nov 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Postcode Area
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

Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V.

Further Information

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