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title: "Supply of Fluorescent Microscope for APHA : Call-Off from LAB1028, Lot 1"
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# Supply of Fluorescent Microscope for APHA : Call-Off from LAB1028, Lot 1

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82f989b7-10c7-43e9-bab4-32e16d53ebab

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), based in London, UK, recently completed the procurement process for a fluorescent microscope as part of a framework direct award, titled "Supply of Fluorescent Microscope for APHA: Call-Off from LAB1028, Lot 1". This procurement falls under the laboratory services category, with the procurement method being selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was made to Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V., on 15th July 2025, for a period ending 30th June 2026. This procurement opportunity was aimed at the laboratory services sector and is supportive of SMEs, with delivery locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and several other regions globally.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech laboratory equipment, such as suppliers of advanced microscopy technology. Companies in the laboratory services industry, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreement call-offs, could significantly benefit from such contracts. The tender's support for SMEs provides an inviting prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises that can effectively supply specialised equipment and services. By engaging with procurement opportunities like this, businesses can expand their market reach and client base, particularly if they deliver innovative and reliable laboratory solutions.

## Notice

Contract C29614 - Framework Direct Award - Supply of Fluorescent Microscope: LAB1028, Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c6423c-ae81-482d-8254-68c1e0eced65 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,277 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,277 |
| 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 3JR |
| 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 | NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c6423c-ae81-482d-8254-68c1e0eced65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c6423c-ae81-482d-8254-68c1e0eced65
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbbde8b6-7343-4a39-8cca-607e1596c95c
  Order Form for Fluorescent Microscope - C29614_Redacted

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