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Laboratory Models with Cryopreservation Storage

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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27 Jul 2026 at 15:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), located in London, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Laboratory Models with Cryopreservation Storage", under the industry category of laboratory services. The procurement, executed through a direct method without competition, was aimed at securing the rederivation, breeding, and cryopreservation of the Tg338 transgenic mouse line, crucial for Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) research. The contract was awarded on 27th July 2026 to Envigo RMS (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Belton. The contract, valued at £22,952.24, is active from 27th July 2026 to 26th July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of laboratory services, particularly those specialising in genetic and cryopreservation technologies. The project's focus on maintaining and developing critical research models could attract additional research funding and partnerships, especially for companies looking to expand their involvement in TSE and related scientific research. Businesses with capabilities in high-quality laboratory services, breeding and genetic management of research animals are well-suited to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Models with Cryopreservation Storage

Notice Description

APHA requires the rederivation, breeding, first-generation production and cryopreservation of the Tg338 transgenic mouse line (the "Services"). This is required to maintain continuity of a critical Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) research model and to secure long-term availability through embryo storage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d486
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070907-2026
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
£22,952 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
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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

ENVIGO RMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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