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Service Contract for Cytek Aurora 5 Laser

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in London has awarded a service contract for the maintenance of two Cytek Aurora 5 Laser flow cytometers and cell sorters, located at APHA Weybridge. The procurement process, completed under a "below threshold - without competition" method, involves a three-year Preventative Maintenance Inspection contract. The contract, valued at £31,176.40 gross, was awarded to Cytek Biosciences Ltd on 11th February 2026, with the service commencing from 26th April 2026. This contract falls under the services category, specifically laboratory services, as classified by CPV code 71900000.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for large companies specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and service. As it involves highly technical equipment like flow cytometers and cell sorters, businesses with established experience in scientific or healthcare instrumentation are well-suited to this kind of contract. Although the procurement did not involve competition, it underscores the demand for regular and specialised maintenance services in governmental scientific agencies. Companies that can provide such services may find similar opportunities to engage in long-term contracts with public sector organisations. Additionally, direct procurement methods can offer streamlined opportunities for efficient service delivery to governmental bodies.

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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/012459-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£25,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks 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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractmanagement@apha.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02080266746

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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