Award

Supply of Floor Pens and Caging to APHA

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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14 Jan 2026 at 16:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract for the supply of floor pens and caging to be used at their Sand Hutton site for the storage of seized illegal animals. This procurement process falls under the goods category and pertains to laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract was finalized and signed on 22nd December 2025, with its start date on 23rd December 2025 and an end date slated for 1st March 2028. The procurement method was direct, completed below the threshold without competition. APHA, functioning as a central government public authority, is located in London, UK, and the delivery region for the items is specified as the United Kingdom, region UKE. The contract, valued at £109,896 gross, is accompanied by key performance indicators focusing on delivery, quality, and customer service.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of precision equipment like laboratory or caging systems. Caronbell Ltd, trading as NKP Isotec, a small to medium enterprise located in Coalville, UK, successfully secured this contract. Businesses that specialize in custom-designed laboratory equipment or animal housing solutions and can provide reliable delivery and quality services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of similar nature. With the focus on precision and timely execution, such enterprises can leverage their expertise to enhance their market presence and business growth within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Floor Pens and Caging to APHA

Notice Description

Supply of floor pens and caging to APHA to Sand Hutton site for storage of seized illegal animals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060603
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003237-2026
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
SME

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
£91,580 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 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
contractmanagement@apha.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

CARONBELL LTD T/A NKP ISOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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