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title: "APHA CapEx: Supply of Two (2) Microscope, Objectives, Camera - Carmarthen"
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buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
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# APHA CapEx: Supply of Two (2) Microscope, Objectives, Camera - Carmarthen

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df1c75cb-69f0-4fba-ac0e-d447819a1441

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has concluded a procurement process for the supply of two microscopes, along with objectives and a camera, designated for Carmarthen. Operating within the laboratory services category, this tender has reached the award stage with Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V. securing the contract. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a "call-off" from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 1st September 2025, with the contract commencing on 15th September 2025 and set to conclude by 8th December 2026. The total contract value is £21,895.45, and deliveries are to be made to a range of locations including various UK addresses and overseas territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of advanced laboratory equipment, especially those capable of providing precise and high-quality optical instruments. Although the procurement has been completed, other similar opportunities may arise for businesses that are not small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to the contract's suitability criteria. Companies with experience in handling framework agreements and delivering sophisticated equipment to diverse geographies could benefit from looking into similar needs from the APHA or other public sector bodies.

## Notice

APHA CapEx: Supply of Two (2) Microscope, Objectives, Camera - Carmarthen

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16c1c10-4d50-47eb-a5aa-1aa7bcb88d3a |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,895 |
| 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

- 23 Sep 2025 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16c1c10-4d50-47eb-a5aa-1aa7bcb88d3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16c1c10-4d50-47eb-a5aa-1aa7bcb88d3a
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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