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title: "GentleMACS octo Dissociator with heater"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19844657-05eb-47df-952f-019bfe0f6fc3"
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buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
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# GentleMACS octo Dissociator with heater

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19844657-05eb-47df-952f-019bfe0f6fc3

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a GentleMACS Octo Dissociator with heater. This procurement activity, which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses), was directed towards a single tender action below the threshold, with Miltenyi Biotec Ltd awarded the contract valued at GBP 20,369.75. Located in Addlestone, South East, UK, the procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract period starting from 1st February 2025 and ending on 14th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially will find this contract suitable due to the nature of the procurement method and requirements set forth by APHA. Engaging in such specialised government contracts can help businesses grow by expanding their operational capabilities and introducing their products and services to new markets. Companies with expertise in supplying high-precision laboratory equipment are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

APHA requires the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of 1 x gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with heating function

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc53749-a752-4b12-ab5b-3091319f9177 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,369 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,369 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |
| Locality | ADDLESTONE |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT15 3NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | New Haw |
| Westminster constituency | Runnymede and Weybridge |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILTENYI BIOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc53749-a752-4b12-ab5b-3091319f9177

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc53749-a752-4b12-ab5b-3091319f9177
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e58408f-5c2b-4012-a833-3c78a52799af
  Contract_C27751_gentleMACS_Octo_Dissociator_Final_Redacted

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