---
title: "Servicing of VS200 Slide Loader and Fluorescent Module"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056348"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-07-21"
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# Servicing of VS200 Slide Loader and Fluorescent Module

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056348

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, part of the central government, awarded a service contract for the maintenance of the VS200 Slide Loader and Fluorescent Module. The contract is specific to the technical services category, necessitating proprietary updates from Evident Europe GMBH - UK Branch, located in Stansted, as they possess exclusive access to the system's software. This direct procurement, initiated without competition, addresses the compliance needs for maintaining equipment and ensuring proper functionality. The contract spans from 22 July 2025 to 31 March 2027, with the buyer's operations located in London, UK, while services are delivered in the UKJ2 region. The legal basis for this process corresponds with the UK Parliament's Act 2023/54.

This tender could foster growth for businesses equipped to offer specialised technical services and support for proprietary systems, especially Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Companies providing software maintenance and updates that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements will find this an attractive opportunity. SMEs with capabilities in these areas might also leverage their agility and specific expertise to thrive in such niches. Besides, the contract obligates rapid response times and proactive maintenance scheduling, aligning well with businesses skilled in reliable and accountable service delivery.

## 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 VS200 Slide Scanner and Fluorescence Module rely on proprietary software developed by Evident Scientific, which is essential for operating and maintaining the system. Only the OEM has access to the necessary software updates, patches, and licensing required to ensure the equipment functions correctly and remains compatible with any hardware upgrades. These updates are critical not only for performance but also for maintaining regulatory compliance, making it necessary for Evident to provide all maintenance services. Please note that this contract started on the 01 April 2025 not 22 July 2025 as indicated in this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041775-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,858 |

## 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 | EVIDENT EUROPE GMBH - UK BRANCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041775-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041775-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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