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APHA CapEx - Laboratory Sample Preparation Equipment

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, located in London, has completed the procurement process for laboratory sample preparation equipment, classified under laboratory services (CPV code 71900000). This contract, awarded to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, valued at £119,756.64, follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27 February 2026, marking the transition into the award stage, with the contract running from 2 March 2026 until 31 March 2027. This initiative targets diverse geographical regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in laboratory services to supply advanced equipment to government entities. Though this specific tender excludes SMEs and VCSEs, larger companies with specialised capabilities in laboratory equipment might find exceptional growth prospects in similar future contracts. Engaging in such contracts could bolster their portfolio, enhance market reputation, and lead to subsequent opportunities with other government and international bodies in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

APHA CapEx - Laboratory Sample Preparation Equipment

Notice Description

APHA CapEx - Laboratory Sample Preparation Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a54da1e1-f95e-42b5-b303-17df3f2d5991
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728bd707-6146-4f06-a8aa-579ca78327c0
Current Stage
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,756 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,756 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 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
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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