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APHA Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for Sakura Finetek Tissue-Tek VIP

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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30 Sep 2025 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed a procurement process for a two-year preventative maintenance service contract titled "APHA Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for Sakura Finetek Tissue-Tek VIP." This contract, specifically for servicing three tissue processors crucial for histological analysis, falls under the services industry category, particularly laboratory services. The contract is located in London, United Kingdom, and was awarded on 30th September 2025. It involves a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, showing efficiency in its completion with no competition required.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services and equipment maintenance. Companies well-suited to benefit from similar contracts include those with experience in servicing sophisticated laboratory equipment and providing rapid response solutions. The contract with Sakura Finetek UK Ltd highlights the potential growth avenue for suppliers capable of fulfilling specific, high-reliability requirements in public sector contracts. With a possibility of renewal extending to 2029, businesses have the potential for ongoing engagement, thus fostering stability and long-term partnerships with central government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APHA Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for Sakura Finetek Tissue-Tek VIP

Notice Description

APHA require a two (2) year gold preventative maintenance contract for three (3) Tissue-Tek VIP(r) 6 AI tissue processors (the 'Equipment'), which are essential for the daily preparation of tissue samples for histological analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060844-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 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
Kevin Abbott
Contact Email
kevin.abbott@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

SAKURA FINETEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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