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title: "APHA CapEx - Laboratory Sample Preparation Equipment"
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# APHA CapEx - Laboratory Sample Preparation Equipment

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a54da1e1-f95e-42b5-b303-17df3f2d5991

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, located in London, has completed the procurement process for laboratory sample preparation equipment, classified under laboratory services (CPV code 71900000). This contract, awarded to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, valued at £119,756.64, follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27 February 2026, marking the transition into the award stage, with the contract running from 2 March 2026 until 31 March 2027. This initiative targets diverse geographical regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in laboratory services to supply advanced equipment to government entities. Though this specific tender excludes SMEs and VCSEs, larger companies with specialised capabilities in laboratory equipment might find exceptional growth prospects in similar future contracts. Engaging in such contracts could bolster their portfolio, enhance market reputation, and lead to subsequent opportunities with other government and international bodies in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

APHA CapEx - Laboratory Sample Preparation Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728bd707-6146-4f06-a8aa-579ca78327c0 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,756 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,756 |
| 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 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728bd707-6146-4f06-a8aa-579ca78327c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728bd707-6146-4f06-a8aa-579ca78327c0
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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