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APHA: Supply of 4 x Standard Thermal Cycler With Heated Lid

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the supply of four VeritiPro Thermal Cyclers to support its molecular testing portfolio. The procurement, identified by the contract ID C30390, reached the award stage as of 25th September 2025 and is under a direct procurement method, executed without competition due to its below-threshold status. The awarded contract commenced on 26th September 2025 and is scheduled to run until 5th October 2026, with a total award value of £19,872.00. The procurement falls under the category of goods within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector, with Life Technologies Limited named as the supplier. The procurement is situated in London, with the final contract signed at the Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, SW1P 4DF.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for suppliers specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality thermal cyclers and related technological solutions are well-suited to engage in such contracts. Given the direct procurement method employed, businesses capable of forming robust relationships with governmental bodies and demonstrating the ability to fulfil requirements efficiently, such as timely deliveries and adherence to quality standards, will find themselves at an advantage. Large-scale enterprises with established capacities, like Life Technologies Limited, illustrate the type of business adept at seizing these opportunities. The contracting process highlights the potential for expanding market presence within the public sector, fostering long-term collaborations, and gaining competitive advantage through innovative equipment supplies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APHA: Supply of 4 x Standard Thermal Cycler With Heated Lid

Notice Description

APHA requires four (4) VeritiPro Thermal Cyclers to support its molecular testing portfolio

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059609-2025
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
£19,872 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
Eleri Jones
Contact Email
contractmanagement@apha.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02080266746

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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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