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title: "APHA High-Plex Multiplex Spatial Biology Imager"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0410d1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2023-11-01"
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# APHA High-Plex Multiplex Spatial Biology Imager

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0410d1

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to procure a high-plex multiplex spatial biology imager for detecting over 100 protein biomarkers at single-cell resolution. The contract includes installation, training, and a maintenance service for 1 year after the warranty period. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions by 4th December 2023. The location for the delivery of the equipment is Weybridge, Surrey in the UK. The industry category for this tender is laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender opportunity presented by the APHA is suitable for businesses involved in laboratory equipment installation and imaging services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a focus on evaluating technical quality (60%) and price (40%) criteria. Businesses interested in providing the required equipment and services, ensuring timely delivery by March 2024, and meeting the specified installation and training requirements would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

APHA requires an imaging system that provides a high-plex, high-resolution spatial-omics platform for detection of over 100 protein biomarkers at single cell or subcellular resolution on the same sample allowing visualisation and quantitation of high-plex biomarker expression across a tissue in the spatial context of the tissue microenvironment.

Installation and training is required in addition to 1 year's service and maintenance contract following the end of the 12 month warranty period

### Lot Information

Lot 1

APHA requires an imaging system that provides a high-plex, high-resolution spatial-omics platform for detection of over 100 protein biomarkers at single cell or subcellular resolution on the same sample allowing visualisation and quantitation of high-plex biomarker expression across a tissue in the spatial context of the tissue microenvironment.

Delivery of the equipment is required by or before 31 March 2024. Installation of and training on the Equipment is also required in addition to 1 year's Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Service following expiry of the initial 12 month warranty period. 

Online demonstration of the proposed equipment is required. It will take place in the week of 11th December 2023 and will form part of the tender evaluation. Additional information: If you are interested in this requirement please ensure you are registered on Defra's e-Sourcing system Atamis https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. 

If you need technical help with the Atamis system when registering please contact the Atamis support team e-mail 
Support@Atamis.co.uk or phone Tel: 029 2279 0052.

Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via the portal.

Options: An extension option of up to a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032252-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2024 - 11 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## 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

- 1 Nov 2023 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032252-2023

## Notice URLs

- 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

## Provenance

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