---
title: "Supply of Cell Imaging System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-12-02"
---

# Supply of Cell Imaging System

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573.json)

## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed an award process for the supply of a real-time live cell imaging system, utilised for monitoring cell cultures, including those infected by viruses, in vitro. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 14th November 2025, an award status published on 2nd December 2025, and a contract period running from 27th November 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with delivery expected in Addlestone, KT15 3NB.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment supply to align themselves with government agencies and expand their market presence in the scientific equipment sector. Though not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with expertise in sophisticated biological and optical systems are well-positioned to deliver the required goods. Continuing to form strategic partnerships through such framework agreements can offer a platform for growth and increased visibility in public sector procurement. VWR International Ltd, designated as the supplier, showcases the type of established company winning contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Real-time live cell imaging system for real-time monitoring of cell cultures in vitro, including virus-infected cell cultures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb73832-5e35-4a4a-bb1f-de0f13d2c644 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,510 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,340 |
| 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 | ADDLESTONE |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT15 3NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | New Haw |
| Westminster constituency | Runnymede and Weybridge |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb73832-5e35-4a4a-bb1f-de0f13d2c644

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb73832-5e35-4a4a-bb1f-de0f13d2c644
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4044f01-6676-44e3-aabd-93b21ee36573.json.