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title: "Auto Slide Stainer"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-09-04"
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# Auto Slide Stainer

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a580fa5-5dba-4d3d-8a0e-43a033d482b0

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the supply of an Epredia Gemini AS Slide Stainer, specifically the heated version, has been conducted by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, headquartered in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £34,970.69, was awarded to Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd on 22 August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 31 October 2026. The delivery of the equipment is expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tendering period concluded on 15 August 2025, and the award has now been completed, marking the procurement stage as Award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies like Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd, with experience in fulfilling such niche equipment requirements, are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement processes. While this particular contract was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with the capacity to deliver complex and highly specialised goods within a structured framework agreement will find such future opportunities beneficial to their strategic growth and expansion. Engaging in these procurement processes can enhance a business's reputation and lead to further government contracts, diversifying their client base and strengthening their market presence.

## Notice

APHA requires the supply of one Epredia Gemini AS Slide Stainer - Heated version.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8b0431-7709-4ad7-9d7d-61aa115cb4d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,970 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8b0431-7709-4ad7-9d7d-61aa115cb4d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8b0431-7709-4ad7-9d7d-61aa115cb4d2
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de25fb4f-dcc4-49e6-ba88-ecef266e7ea5
  C30018_Auto_Slide_Stainer_Contract Signed - Redacted

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