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APHA Specialist GPS Tracking Equipment

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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20 Jun 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a UK central government authority located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, has awarded a procurement contract for specialist GPS tracking equipment. This contract, titled "APHA Specialist GPS Tracking Equipment," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process was designated as "Below threshold - without competition" and has successfully moved to the award stage. The contract was signed on 2 June 2025, and the delivery will span from early June 2025 until the end of May 2026, with potential renewal options extending it until 2028. It involves the supply of GPS tags for a Defra-funded project focused on monitoring the dispersal of red-legged partridges in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of high-precision tracking equipment, especially those within the SME segment, to work with government entities and contribute to environmental conservation efforts. The contract was awarded to Lotek UK Limited, a specialist supplier of such equipment based in Wareham, indicating that businesses with capabilities in manufacturing sophisticated GPS technology are well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. Given the need for timely delivery and quality, businesses prioritising innovative tracking solutions and meeting stringent delivery metrics would find a strong fit in this sector.

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Notice Title

APHA Specialist GPS Tracking Equipment

Notice Description

APHA require specialist GPS tracking equipment (GPS tags for fitting on red legged partridge) for a Defra-funded project investigating the dispersal of red legged partridge from their release pens.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033983-2025
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
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
Atheer Qassim
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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

LOTEK

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