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Contract C32444: Installation of Double Meshing Secondary S/S Wire Mesh

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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05 Jan 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed the procurement process titled "Contract C32444: Installation of Double Meshing Secondary S/S Wire Mesh," aimed at installing stainless-steel wire mesh on 16 bird aviaries to comply with government standards. This procurement falls under the services category within the laboratory equipment installation industry and took place at locations in the UK. The procurement, conducted through a direct method below the competitive threshold, commenced with a contract award in December 2025 and continues until the end of January 2027. The completed contract was awarded to No.5 Plumbing & Building Services Ltd, marking a key moment in the procurement timeline on 5th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in installation services, particularly those capable of undertaking bespoke projects within government guidelines. Businesses with expertise in handling specialised installation services for laboratory-like environments would be well-suited for similar tenders. Furthermore, as the procurement was below the threshold and awarded directly, it suggests opportunities for similar small to medium-sized enterprises to engage with public sector contracts without entering into large-scale competitive processes.

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Notice Title

Contract C32444: Installation of Double Meshing Secondary S/S Wire Mesh

Notice Description

Contract C32444: Installation of Double Meshing Secondary Stainless-Steel Wire Mesh on 16 bird aviaries for APHA to comply with current government standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000227-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

NO.5 PLUMBING & BUILDING SERVICES

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