---
title: "Provision of a High-Plex Multiplex Spatial Biology Imager"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04021d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2024-02-19"
---

# Provision of a High-Plex Multiplex Spatial Biology Imager

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04021d

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of a High-Plex Multiplex Spatial Biology Imager, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender, led by APHA in London, UK, is currently at the planning stage, with a planned value of £370,000. The procurement process includes the provision of the imaging system with associated services, installation, training, and warranty. Key dates include future notice by October 13, 2023, with delivery and installation expected by March 31, 2024.

This tender opportunity provides businesses specializing in laboratory equipment and imaging services a chance to compete for supplying the High-Plex Multiplex Spatial Biology Imager to APHA. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises and larger firms. Businesses offering installation services of laboratory and imaging equipment, with experience in delivering quality preventative and corrective maintenance services, online demonstrations, and aftersales technical support, are well-suited to participate in this tender process.

## Notice

The provision of a High-Plex Multiplex Spatial Biology Imager to the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of an imaging system that provides a high-plex, high-resolution spatial-omics platform for detection of over 100 protein biomarkers at single cell.

The contract includes one (1) year service and maintenance following the end of the initial 12 month warranty period. The contract commenced from 29/01/2024 and will expire on 28/03/2026 , unless extended for a further 12 months to 28/03/2027.

Options: Option to extend up to a further twelve (12) months with contract expiring on 28/03/2027 if exercised

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005343-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £405,217 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILTENYI BIOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2024 at 10:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005343-2024
- 16 Feb 2024 at 18:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005296-2024
- 16 Feb 2024 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005215-2024
- 19 Sep 2023 at 16:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027694-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.miltenyi.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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