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APHA CapEx: Supply of Two (2) Microscope, Objectives, Camera - Carmarthen

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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23 Sep 2025 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has concluded a procurement process for the supply of two microscopes, along with objectives and a camera, designated for Carmarthen. Operating within the laboratory services category, this tender has reached the award stage with Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V. securing the contract. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a "call-off" from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 1st September 2025, with the contract commencing on 15th September 2025 and set to conclude by 8th December 2026. The total contract value is £21,895.45, and deliveries are to be made to a range of locations including various UK addresses and overseas territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of advanced laboratory equipment, especially those capable of providing precise and high-quality optical instruments. Although the procurement has been completed, other similar opportunities may arise for businesses that are not small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to the contract's suitability criteria. Companies with experience in handling framework agreements and delivering sophisticated equipment to diverse geographies could benefit from looking into similar needs from the APHA or other public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

APHA CapEx: Supply of Two (2) Microscope, Objectives, Camera - Carmarthen

Notice Description

APHA CapEx: Supply of Two (2) Microscope, Objectives, Camera - Carmarthen

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df1c75cb-69f0-4fba-ac0e-d447819a1441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16c1c10-4d50-47eb-a5aa-1aa7bcb88d3a
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 8 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

NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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