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APHA CapEx: Supply of ADAM MC Plus Cell Counter

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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17 Sep 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, based in London, conducted a procurement process for the supply of an ADAM MC Plus Cell Counter under the title "APHA CapEx: Supply of ADAM MC Plus Cell Counter." This contract falls within the goods category, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process followed a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and has now reached the award stage. Key dates include the contract start date on 15th September 2025 and its end date on 14th September 2028. The contract was awarded to mts med-tech supplies GmbH, based in Germany, and aims to support the agency's operational capabilities in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory and precision equipment industry, specifically those capable of providing high-quality cell counting technology. The contract was awarded directly, highlighting the importance of establishing strong relationships with public sector organisations to secure such niche opportunities. Large scale suppliers, similar to mts med-tech supplies GmbH, which can deliver reliable products and meet specified delivery and quality KPIs, are well-suited for this type of procurement, as it emphasises technical expertise and consistent performance throughout the contract duration. The procurement process underscores the value of understanding public sector needs and tailoring offerings accordingly to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

APHA CapEx: Supply of ADAM MC Plus Cell Counter

Notice Description

APHA requires the Supply of ADAM MC Plus Cell Counter

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057268-2025
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
£13,635 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2028 3-4 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
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

MTS MED-TECH SUPPLIES

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