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title: "Microtomes for APHA - Direct Call-Off from Framework Agreement : LAB1028, Lot 8"
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buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
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# Microtomes for APHA - Direct Call-Off from Framework Agreement : LAB1028, Lot 8

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8289d957-37a4-471b-8b16-cf84cfe209e9

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is procuring two microtomes via a direct call-off from framework agreement LAB1028, Lot 8, classified under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category. The contract, valued at £29,795 GBP, has been awarded to Appleton Woods Ltd. The procurement method used was selective tendering, specifically a call-off from a framework. The contract is set to run from 23 July 2025 to 22 July 2028, with potential deliveries across the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment production and distribution, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to consider supplies and services of a similar nature for potential engagement in future agreements. Engaging in this contract demonstrates potential for business expansion through collaborations with government agencies like APHA, fostering long-term partnerships and strengthening market presence in the precision equipment sector.

## Notice

Supply of 2x Microtomes for APHA - Direct Call-Off from Framework Agreement : LAB1028, Lot 8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070e747-e3ea-4c9c-8a40-3a0c2ce4cfaa |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,795 |
| 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 | LATERAL HOUSE, CITY WALK |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLETON WOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070e747-e3ea-4c9c-8a40-3a0c2ce4cfaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070e747-e3ea-4c9c-8a40-3a0c2ce4cfaa
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00427ce5-e7f8-4378-bbad-d49bdb44f93e
  LAB1028-Call-Off-Terms-and Conditions & Order From- Supply of 2x Microtomes_Redacted

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