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title: "APHA CapEx: Supply of Multimode Plate Reader"
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buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
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# APHA CapEx: Supply of Multimode Plate Reader

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-275f892d-36bb-415e-985f-55c07980add7

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, based in London, successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of a Multimode Plate Reader under a call-off from the LAB5061, Lot 4 framework agreement. The specific procurement, identified as "APHA CapEx: Supply of Multimode Plate Reader," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Spanning several locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, this process reached the award stage on 31st July 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and set to conclude on 31st July 2027. The procurement used a selective method, tailored to engage relevant suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses providing laboratory and precision equipment. Companies like SciQuip Ltd, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the type of specialised supplier well-suited to similar future opportunities. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality optical and laboratory technologies particularly stand to benefit, especially those eligible for framework agreements. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should take note, given the documented support for SME inclusion in this procurement category, potentially enhancing their competitive edge in the industry.

## Notice

Supply of Multimode Plate Reader from LUPC LAB5061, Lot 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1a586b-0292-4705-9509-2e05e7504bf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,729 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,729 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIQUIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1a586b-0292-4705-9509-2e05e7504bf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1a586b-0292-4705-9509-2e05e7504bf3
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc8b2a10-86c0-4204-90f4-1c142f0397f5
  LAB5061, Lot 4 Framework Agreement - Plate Reader Contract C29805_Redacted

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