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08 Jun 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government public authority, located in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "APHA CapEx: Cell Culture Pump", falls under the industry category of laboratory and precision equipment and has been completed as of 8th June 2026. This process followed a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, to acquire a cell culture pump to support tissue culture research. The award was given to Thistle Scientific Ltd, with the contract valued at £22,983.34 (excluding VAT), covering the period from 15th June 2026 to 12th July 2027. The procurement process was initiated under the legal basis of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in laboratory and scientific equipment manufacturing or supply. Large-scale companies with expertise in precision equipment supply, like Thistle Scientific Ltd, can effectively compete in such direct procurement processes. The contract's scope focusing on critical research equipment represents a stable business opportunity by fostering long-term relationships with central government agencies, ensuring recurring opportunities in similar scientific and research domains.

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Notice Title

APHA CapEx: Cell Culture Pump

Notice Description

APHA requires a cell culture pump system (the "Equipment") to support in vitro and ex vivo tissue culture research. The Equipment will enable continuous media flow across biological samples, improving culture conditions, reducing contamination, and enabling downstream analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053771-2026
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
£22,983 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

THISTLE SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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