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APHA CapEx: Supply of Tissue Slicer

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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17 Jul 2026 at 15:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Animal and Plant Health Agency for the supply of a Krumdieck Tissue Slicer MD6000 to APHA has reached the award stage. The tender, titled "APHA CapEx: Supply of Tissue Slicer," falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contracting authority is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, located in London, UK. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract start on 22 July 2026, with an end date set for 31 December 2027. The contract, valued at £53,117.64, was awarded to TSE Systems GmbH, a Germany-based SME.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies similar to TSE Systems GmbH, especially SMEs, that provide high-quality and timely delivery, along with excellent customer service, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The engagement can drive business growth through increased visibility and partnership with government agencies, enhancing a firm's profile and access to further procurement opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APHA CapEx: Supply of Tissue Slicer

Notice Description

Supply of Krumdieck Tissue Slicer MD6000 to APHA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067948-2026
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
SME

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
£53,117 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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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

TSE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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