---
title: "Supply of Two Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037f1b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2022-11-04"
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# Supply of Two Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037f1b

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is planning a tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of two Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors for programmable processing of histological tissue specimens within the Histopathology department at APHA Weybridge. The deadline for delivery is 31st March 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is classified under the CPV code 38000000 for Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The Defra Network eTendering Portal, acting as the buyer, is overseeing this tender process within the industry category of Environmental Protection.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses dealing with medical equipment, pathology dissection instruments, and supplies to participate in supplying the required Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors. The tender stage is currently in the planning phase, with the future notice date set for 17th November 2022. Businesses based in the UK and specialising in laboratory equipment could find this opportunity particularly relevant. The APHA Weybridge location serves as the delivery address for the required equipment, offering a targeted opportunity for local businesses in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) requires the supply, delivery and installation of two (2) Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors (the Equipment) for programmable processing of histological tissue specimens within the Histopathology department, APHA Weybridge. Delivery is required by 31st March 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

APHA requires the supply, delivery and installation of two (2) Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors (the Equipment) for programmable processing of histological tissue specimens within the Histopathology department, APHA Weybridge. Delivery is required by 31st March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031206-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2022 at 11:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031206-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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