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APHA CapEx: i-Qube Sensors

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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08 Jul 2026 at 13:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), based in London, has awarded a contract for the supply of i-Qube Sensors as part of their capital expenditure projects. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and the procurement method was conducted below the threshold without competition, ensuring swift acquisition. The contract, signed on 8th July 2026, is in the award stage and involves a total gross value of £21,652.18. The i-Qube system will provide APHA with an automated solution for continuous behavioural monitoring. The delivery of equipment is scheduled from 8th July 2026 to 18th September 2029, with the potential for a 12-month renewal, offering stability and extended service if needed.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in advanced monitoring technologies, particularly those offering precision equipment solutions. Large-scale suppliers like IceRobotics, who have been appointed as the supplier for this project, would find this tender particularly beneficial, given their capacity to deliver within the specified timescales and provide comprehensive support including installation, commissioning, and training. Companies with expertise in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment manufacturing or supply could thrive by competing in similar tenders, as public sector demand for such high-tech solutions is substantial and growing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APHA CapEx: i-Qube Sensors

Notice Description

APHA requires a complete end-to-end monitoring solution, which the iQube system meets by providing continuous behavioural monitoring with automated alerts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c688
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064271-2026
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
£18,043 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ICEROBOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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