Award

Supply of Refurbished AriaMX PCR machine for APHA

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, part of the central government, has reached the contract stage for a tender titled "Supply of Refurbished AriaMX PCR machine for APHA." This procurement, classified under the services industry category for research laboratory services, is being executed in London, UK. The process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold, allowing for selection without competition. The contract, signed on 24th September 2025, will commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026, with potential maintenance options available post-warranty. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying refurbished laboratory equipment, particularly those offering post-warranty maintenance services. It is an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality services in line with specific government requirements. Companies specialising in the supply and maintenance of scientific instruments and equipment might find this contract beneficial for establishing or enhancing collaborations within the public sector, facilitating further business growth in technical and scientific domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Refurbished AriaMX PCR machine for APHA

Notice Description

Supply of Refurbished AriaMX PCR machine for APHA from Agilent Technologies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a178
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059425-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,554 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
DEFRA
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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