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15 Jul 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the supply of two Microbiological Safety Cabinets for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). This procurement, valued at £24,725, falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category (CPV 38000000). The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 13th July 2026, with the contract period commencing on 20th July 2026 and concluding on 30th August 2028. The delivery addresses cover a wide range of locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit from such tenders, as the suitability criteria favour these types of organisations. The framework nature of the procurement indicates potential pre-existing supplier relationships, offering an additional opportunity for businesses to engage with Defra's procurement processes and potentially be involved in future calls from similar frameworks. Wolf Laboratories Limited has been awarded as the supplier for this contract, demonstrating their capability in delivering under such procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Supply of x2 Microbiological Safety Cabinets for APHA

Notice Description

Supply of x2 Microbiological Safety Cabinets for APHA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f26dd40a-1d7e-4f53-b676-3cdf1a17ba2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748b7f25-ca1d-4671-8e8c-077b8e50e207
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
SME, VCSE
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
£24,725 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 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
DEFRA
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

WOLF LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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