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APHA Annual Service and Calibration of Vaccine Fridges

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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01 Jun 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government public authority located in London, issued a contract for the "APHA Annual Service and Calibration of Vaccine Fridges". This procurement process, categorised under services in the laboratory services sector, has progressed to the award stage. The contract, awarded to Labcold Ltd, a large enterprise based in Basingstoke, is valued at £45,111.60 gross and covers the period from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2029. The direct procurement method followed was below threshold and executed without competition, reflecting a completed tender process under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

The awarded contract presents business opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory equipment services and calibration, particularly those experienced in maintenance for government agencies. Businesses that can provide reliable and accurate services and meet rigorous reporting and certification standards may find opportunities for growth. This specific contract does not involve competitive tendering, but similar future contracts may require or benefit from businesses that offer innovative and efficient service solutions in line with government expectations.

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Notice Title

APHA Annual Service and Calibration of Vaccine Fridges

Notice Description

Provision of APHA Annual Service and Calibration of Vaccine Fridges

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aab7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051550-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,593 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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

LABCOLD

Further Information

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