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Supply of Computer Controlled Microplate Reader for Fluorescence

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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03 Nov 2025 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government public authority located at Seacole Building, London, has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Computer Controlled Microplate Reader for Fluorescence. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category, and was executed via a direct procurement method 'below threshold - without competition'. The contract was awarded to BMG LABTECH Ltd., based in Smeaton Close, Aylesbury, Bucks, UK. The procurement process has transitioned from the 'award' to the 'contract' stage, having commenced on 3rd November 2025, with the contract slated to run until 31st December 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies that can offer innovative technological solutions in laboratory settings may particularly benefit from tender processes similar to this one. BMG LABTECH Ltd., a large-scale enterprise, successfully secured the contract, suggesting that other large and mid-sized businesses with strong capabilities in manufacturing and supplying scientific research equipment could leverage their expertise to participate in similar direct procurement contracts, especially as the framework for such opportunities may expand in the public health domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Computer Controlled Microplate Reader for Fluorescence

Notice Description

C30716- APCA2521 - Computer Controlled Microplate Reader for Fluorescence for Science Operations & Research Dept, APHA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070332-2025
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
£17,268 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 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
Not specified
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@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

BMG LABTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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