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Custom-Designed Oligonucleotide Baits

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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04 Sep 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has successfully completed a procurement process for "Custom-Designed Oligonucleotide Baits" under a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold without competition. The procurement, conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, was awarded to Daicel Arbor Biosciences. This contract, valued at a gross amount of £21,223.44, involves providing laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to the United Kingdom with the delivery period starting from 27 August 2025 and extending potentially until 1 October 2027. The procurement process has reached its award stage, signifying an active status, and has been finalized with the contract being signed on 26 August 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that specialise in creating custom oligonucleotide baits. Businesses aiming to expand in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors may find potential growth by engaging in such contracts. Although the procurement method utilized was direct, specialists that can offer similar goods with proven track records in timely delivery and quality fulfilment, aligning with key performance indicators, will be well-placed to compete in future related procurement opportunities. The agency’s central government stature underscores its preference for reliable suppliers capable of upholding high standards consistently.

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Notice Title

Custom-Designed Oligonucleotide Baits

Notice Description

Custom-Designed Oligonucleotide Baits for APHA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053821-2025
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

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
£17,686 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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

DAICEL ARBOR BIOSCIENCES

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