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Contract C34262 - Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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04 Jun 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process outlined in this document is managed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, located at the Seacole Building in London, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Contract C34262 - Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement, at the award stage, was completed on 2nd June 2026, with the procurement method adopted being direct and below the threshold without competition. The contract is valued at £56,277.16 (gross £67,532.59) and runs until 25th May 2028, with options for extensions up to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to forge critical procurement relationships and strengthen their market presence within government healthcare agencies. Although this particular contract was awarded directly to Sakura Finetek UK Limited, there are possibilities for upcoming tenders in this domain. Large-scale businesses with a focus on supplying innovative medical processing equipment would be well-positioned for future government procurement opportunities from the Animal and Plant Health Agency and similar public authorities. These entities could benefit from fostering strong partnerships and demonstrating their expertise and reliability in delivering high-quality goods and services in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Contract C34262 - Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor

Notice Description

Contract C34262 - Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor for APHA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052985-2026
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)


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
£56,277 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 25 May 2028 1-2 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

SAKURA FINETEK

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