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title: "Provision of one (1) Benchtop Freeze Dryer"
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buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2024-11-19"
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# Provision of one (1) Benchtop Freeze Dryer

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cc2f3cf-9994-4fc9-bd4f-a6e5b8d378b8

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract for the provision of one benchtop Freeze Dryer to SciQuip Ltd. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at KT15 3NB. The procurement process initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was completed on 15th November 2024, with the contract period starting the same day and concluding on 29th February 2028. The total contract value is £168,966 GBP.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurements. The contract with APHA, a reputable government agency, provides stable business prospects over four years. Companies in the precision equipment industry can leverage this and similar opportunities to secure long-term contracts and enhance their market reputation.

## Notice

APHA require the provision of one (1) benchtop Freeze Dryer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2b5e65-d30b-4f0e-bfc6-9420b59fc28b |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,966 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 19 Nov 2024 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2b5e65-d30b-4f0e-bfc6-9420b59fc28b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2b5e65-d30b-4f0e-bfc6-9420b59fc28b
  19th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7eff1f16-8a25-420a-9c67-04181ef4db7d
  C27114 - Freeze Dryer Order form and call off Contract_Redacted

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