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APHA CapEx: Supply of Portable Ultrasound

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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04 Aug 2026 at 12:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "APHA CapEx: Supply of Portable Ultrasound" within the industry category for "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" excluding glasses. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to Imotek International Ltd with an award value of £20,434.66. Key dates include the tender end date on 31st July 2026 and the start of the contract period on 31st August 2026, with completion by 30th August 2029. Deliveries are expected to various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories worldwide.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies that manufacture or supply precision laboratory and optical equipment. While the awarded contract is already in place with Imotek International Ltd, similar future opportunities can benefit manufacturers and suppliers with the capacity and capability to meet the demand for advanced medical and laboratory equipment. Businesses specialising in innovative precision instruments and with established distribution networks across the designated delivery regions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders initiated by governmental agencies like the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APHA CapEx: Supply of Portable Ultrasound

Notice Description

APHA CapEx: Supply of Portable Ultrasound

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5e6318d-065e-4ed9-b1fe-ad4e22591e59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66fb0d88-08c4-49ad-adbc-886f2666dbc0
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
£20,434 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,434 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

IMOTEK INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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