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title: "Supply of x2 Microbiological Safety Cabinets for APHA"
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# Supply of x2 Microbiological Safety Cabinets for APHA

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f26dd40a-1d7e-4f53-b676-3cdf1a17ba2f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the supply of two Microbiological Safety Cabinets for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). This procurement, valued at £24,725, falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category (CPV 38000000). The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 13th July 2026, with the contract period commencing on 20th July 2026 and concluding on 30th August 2028. The delivery addresses cover a wide range of locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit from such tenders, as the suitability criteria favour these types of organisations. The framework nature of the procurement indicates potential pre-existing supplier relationships, offering an additional opportunity for businesses to engage with Defra's procurement processes and potentially be involved in future calls from similar frameworks. Wolf Laboratories Limited has been awarded as the supplier for this contract, demonstrating their capability in delivering under such procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Supply of x2 Microbiological Safety Cabinets for APHA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748b7f25-ca1d-4671-8e8c-077b8e50e207 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,725 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,725 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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 | WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748b7f25-ca1d-4671-8e8c-077b8e50e207

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748b7f25-ca1d-4671-8e8c-077b8e50e207
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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