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11 Jun 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government public authority located in London, has awarded a contract titled "P-37251 - APHA - Reagents for Genie Lab Equipment" under the category of laboratory reagents. This procurement involves the supply of goods for Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification testing across four sites in South East England. The procurement method was direct, falling below the competition threshold, and the contract is active from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension. OptiGene Limited, based in Horsham, has been selected as the supplier for this tender, which was formally signed on 24th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the scientific and laboratory equipment industries, focusing on reagents and associated goods. Companies that provide high-quality laboratory consumables and have robust logistics capabilities will be well-positioned to compete in this sector. The contract includes key performance indicators related to customer service, quality assurance, and timely delivery, suggesting that businesses capable of maintaining high standards and reliability can benefit from future procurements within this sector. Furthermore, the procurement's direct method indicates potential opportunities for established suppliers to engage in similar non-competitive processes with government agencies.

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Notice Title

P-37251 - APHA - Reagents for Genie Lab Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of reagents and associated goods for use in Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) testing on Genie lab equipment in GENIE rooms across four main sites in South East England

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054666
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031414-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,007 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

OptiGene Limited

Further Information

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