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C33109 - Supply of Immunohistochemistry Pre-Treatment Module

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), located in London, has completed the tendering process for the supply of an Immunohistochemistry Pre-Treatment Module, which is crucial for antigen retrieval in disease diagnosis. Classified under laboratory equipment, this procurement falls within the goods category and serves the area of South West, United Kingdom. The procurement was managed through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd with a contract value of £13,951.85, and the contract period spans from 23 February 2026 to 22 March 2027. The award was published on 25 February 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and optical precision equipment, particularly those capable of providing specialised modules for healthcare diagnostics. As the procurement method was selective, it was well-suited to businesses with established reputations and connections already part of existing framework agreements. Although the suitability criteria did not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs, suppliers with experience in dealing with government agencies and who can adhere to technical specifications could find avenues for business growth through similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C33109 - Supply of Immunohistochemistry Pre-Treatment Module

Notice Description

Purchase of a Pre-Treatment Module by APHA, to carry out antigen retrieval on samples to enable the use of immunohistochemistry for disease diagnosis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e1c70d-386d-4bd2-9911-8cfe5b4f01c5
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,951 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,951 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Mar 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 4DF
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
TLK South West (England)
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

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