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title: "Quansys Q-View LS Imager for APHA"
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# Quansys Q-View LS Imager for APHA

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-520b998a-31f1-4c9b-8c40-708add0313be

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has reached the award stage, signifying its completion. This tender, entitled "Quansys Q-View LS Imager for APHA," falls under the Research and Development Goods and Services sector, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The award, valued at £11,150, was published on 30th June 2026, with the contractual period running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The good will be delivered to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment the chance to nurture business growth by positioning themselves as reliable suppliers for government contracts. Companies like Oxford BioSystems Ltd, notably involved in this procurement as the awarded supplier, validate the opportunity for similar enterprises to secure governmental contracts through competitive framework agreements. The focus on research and development goods ensures that businesses engaged in innovative solutions have a distinct advantage in meeting the technical specifications required by such tenders. This opens pathways for growth and establishment in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

Quansys Q-View LS Imager for APHA UKHSA Framework - Research and Development Goods and Services - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b3ce8f-7dd1-4de8-9f42-919be10afab3 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,150 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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 | OXFORD BIOSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b3ce8f-7dd1-4de8-9f42-919be10afab3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b3ce8f-7dd1-4de8-9f42-919be10afab3
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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