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title: "Service of APHA Automated Liquid Handling Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05550c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
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# Service of APHA Automated Liquid Handling Systems

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05550c

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, has completed a direct award contract with Hamilton Sales & Service UK Ltd, a Birmingham-based SME, for the service of APHA Automated Liquid Handling Systems. This procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory Services, spanning the UK, and is executed at the contract stage with a commencement date of 15 July 2025, running through 6 April 2028, with options for two twelve-month extensions contingent on budget approvals. The relevant legislation governing this contract is the UKPGA 2023/54. This opportunity involved a direct award due to Hamilton holding exclusive rights as the original equipment manufacturer, including intellectual property for necessary software and hardware updates.

This procurement creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers capable of fulfilling direct service requirements using proprietary technology. Businesses specialising in laboratory services and equipment maintenance will find opportunities to partner through subcontracts, especially SMEs with niche specialisations in automated systems and intellectual property management. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio into central government contracts or those with experience in handling exclusive rights contracts can leverage this scenario to enhance their service offerings within the national health infrastructure sector.

## Notice

This service contract will provide Preventative and Corrective Maintenance services for the existing equipment, which can only be provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The contract covers corrective repairs, engineer travel, labour, parts, and equipment modifications at no additional cost. An ongoing preventative maintenance and corrective service contract is required to maintain: APHA's capacity to provide routine services and an emergency response during a disease outbreak. Traceability to ISO quality standards 9001 and 17025 Please note: The contract start date will be 07 April 2025 not 15 July 2025 as reported on the notice.

### Procurement Information

Hamilton Sales & Service UK Ltd are the original Equipment manufacturer (OEM) and hold exclusive rights to software updates and maintenance procedures for the Equipment. They provide OEM-certified parts and own the intellectual property rights to the software, thus preventing other providers from using it. Hamilton Sales & Service UK Ltd is the sole provider for service contracts and equipment updates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039487-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 6 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,500 |
| Contracts value | £350,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039487-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 11:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035757-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 11:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035748-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039487-2025
  14th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035757-2025
  27th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035748-2025
  27th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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