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title: "APHA CapEx: Stereomicroscope and add-ons"
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# APHA CapEx: Stereomicroscope and add-ons

Buyer: Animal and Plant Health Agency  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-988c87f9-c565-4e1e-ab85-80e8566335c1

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency bought a stereomicroscope and associated add-ons for laboratory, optical and precision equipment use. This is a goods requirement rather than a service or works contract. Delivery was listed across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The buying organisation is the Animal and Plant Health Agency, based in London. The requirement is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and framework suppliers of stereomicroscopes, microscope accessories and related laboratory optical equipment. Businesses providing unrelated laboratory services, general scientific equipment without stereomicroscopy capability, or construction and maintenance services would not match the stated purchase.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 1 August 2026 at 12:00. Animal and Plant Health Agency awarded the contract to Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V., on 11 August 2026. The awarded value is £12,461.62. The contract period runs from 10 August 2026 to 9 November 2027. The procurement was for a single goods requirement, with no separate lots identified. The recorded suitability assessment states that the opportunity was not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is active.

For suppliers that did not win, this award provides a clear example of the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s demand for stereomicroscopy equipment and add-ons through a framework call-off. A credible competitor for a future requirement from this buyer would need to provide the relevant laboratory optical equipment, support delivery across the stated geographical coverage, and have access to the framework route used for the purchase. The selected supplier was Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V., indicating that the requirement was met by a specialist manufacturer or affiliated supplier rather than a general procurement business. Firms should assess their framework position, product range and ability to supply comparable laboratory equipment at this scale.

## Notice

APHA CapEx: Stereomicroscope and add-ons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d55d436-8a12-4c21-9a55-4594c562673b |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2026 - 9 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,461 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,461 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 B.V. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d55d436-8a12-4c21-9a55-4594c562673b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d55d436-8a12-4c21-9a55-4594c562673b
  11th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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