Award

Supply of Cell Imaging System

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed an award process for the supply of a real-time live cell imaging system, utilised for monitoring cell cultures, including those infected by viruses, in vitro. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 14th November 2025, an award status published on 2nd December 2025, and a contract period running from 27th November 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with delivery expected in Addlestone, KT15 3NB.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment supply to align themselves with government agencies and expand their market presence in the scientific equipment sector. Though not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with expertise in sophisticated biological and optical systems are well-positioned to deliver the required goods. Continuing to form strategic partnerships through such framework agreements can offer a platform for growth and increased visibility in public sector procurement. VWR International Ltd, designated as the supplier, showcases the type of established company winning contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

Supply of Cell Imaging System

Notice Description

Real-time live cell imaging system for real-time monitoring of cell cultures in vitro, including virus-infected cell cultures

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb73832-5e35-4a4a-bb1f-de0f13d2c644
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
£82,510 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
ADDLESTONE
Postcode
KT15 3NB
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
New Haw
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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