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04 Aug 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a part of the UK's central government, has completed a procurement process for a Mid Throughput IDEAL²³² Extraction Robot. The contract, identified by C34977, was awarded to Innovative Diagnostics, a large supplier based in France. This tender falls under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment and was procured through a direct method, representing a below-threshold process without competition. The contract was signed on 4th August 2026, with its period spanning from 7th August 2026 to 31st July 2030, delivering equipment to the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment and diagnostics field, highlighting potential growth through government partnerships. Companies that specialise in providing advanced diagnostic or laboratory equipment, especially those with capabilities to supply cross-border within Europe, would find this type of procurement appealing. Participating in such tenders can enhance a business's portfolio and provide steady government-backed revenue streams over multiple years, as demonstrated by this contract with an overall value of €37,872.

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Notice Title

C34977- Mid Throughput IDEAL(tm)32 Extraction Robot.

Notice Description

Contract C34977 - Mid Throughput IDEAL(tm)32 Extraction Robot. for APHA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073644-2026
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
£31,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 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
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

INNOVATIVE DIAGNOSTICS

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