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Service and Maintenance Contract for Media Claves and Jet Dispensers

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed a procurement process for a Service and Maintenance Contract for Media Claves and Jet Dispensers. The contract, identified as C30543, involves providing preventative and corrective maintenance services for specialist laboratory equipment used at the agency's Weybridge and Newcastle sites. This contract, awarded to C&M Scientific Ltd, is categorised under services within the laboratory industry. The contract was directly procured without competition, as it fell below the threshold, and is positioned in the award and contract stage, with a status marked complete. The contract's period is from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2030, with a gross financial value of £60,794.40.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services and equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of supplying and servicing specialised lab equipment. Organisations similar in scope and operation to C&M Scientific Ltd, particularly those with experience in direct service provision and equipment lifecycle maintenance, would have found this contract to be an ideal opportunity to demonstrate expertise in delivering comprehensive lab support services. The procurement also outlines stringent service delivery metrics, emphasizing the need for quick response times and regular maintenance visits, which can help businesses in securing long-term governmental contracts that ensure steady income and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service and Maintenance Contract for Media Claves and Jet Dispensers

Notice Description

APHA Service and Maintenance Contract for Media Claves and Jet Dispensers provision of preventative and corrective maintenance services over a five (5) year term for specialist lab equipment used at its Weybridge and Newcastle sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065498-2025
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
£50,662 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 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

C&M SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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