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APHA Service Contract for Epredia Lab Equipment

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has awarded a service contract to Shandon Diagnostics Ltd t/a Epredia for the maintenance of laboratory equipment at their facilities, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract, identified as C33365, falls under the category of Public Authority - Central Government procurement and spans a timeframe from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions. The procurement process employed was direct, acting below the threshold and without competition, catering to laboratory and research laboratory services within the industry. The contract was signed on 12th March 2026, marking its commencement in the award stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and related services. SMEs that can offer competitive services within the realm of laboratory upkeep, especially those familiar with Epredia equipment, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The structured timeline and potential for extension over 24 months provide steady engagement and growth possibilities for experienced suppliers in the laboratory services sector. Businesses capable of delivering consistent, high-quality service while adhering to governmental standards could benefit greatly from contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

APHA Service Contract for Epredia Lab Equipment

Notice Description

Project C33363: APHA three (3) years maintenance Contract for Epredia Laboratory equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022502-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,198 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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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

SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS LTD T/A EPREDIA

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