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Service Contract for Cytek Aurora 5 Laser

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Feb 2026 at 14:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a central government public authority based in London, is involved in a completed procurement process aimed at securing a service contract for the Cytek Aurora 5 Laser. This service contract, requiring a three-year preventative maintenance inspection for specialised laboratory equipment, reflects APHA's commitment to ensuring operational efficiency and technological advancement at their location in Weybridge. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, without competition, highlighting the importance and specificity of the equipment involved. The contract award phase was completed on 2nd March 2026, with the service period spanning from 26th April 2026 to 20th December 2028.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services industry, particularly those with expertise in maintaining precision equipment such as flow cytometers and cell sorters. Cytek Biosciences Ltd, a large-scale technology supplier based in Ely, has been awarded the contract, emphasising that companies operating at scale and with deep sector experience are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The specialised nature of the equipment involved means that businesses in the optical and precision equipment manufacturing or servicing sectors can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and reputation by meeting the exacting standards required by entities like APHA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Contract for Cytek Aurora 5 Laser

Notice Description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require a three (3) year Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) contract for the two (2) Cytek Aurora 5 Laser flow cytometer and cell sorters, located at APHA Weybridge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018253-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CYTEK BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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