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title: "APHA: Supply of 4 x Standard Thermal Cycler With Heated Lid"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a1e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# APHA: Supply of 4 x Standard Thermal Cycler With Heated Lid

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a1e1

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the supply of four VeritiPro Thermal Cyclers to support its molecular testing portfolio. The procurement, identified by the contract ID C30390, reached the award stage as of 25th September 2025 and is under a direct procurement method, executed without competition due to its below-threshold status. The awarded contract commenced on 26th September 2025 and is scheduled to run until 5th October 2026, with a total award value of £19,872.00. The procurement falls under the category of goods within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector, with Life Technologies Limited named as the supplier. The procurement is situated in London, with the final contract signed at the Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, SW1P 4DF.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for suppliers specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality thermal cyclers and related technological solutions are well-suited to engage in such contracts. Given the direct procurement method employed, businesses capable of forming robust relationships with governmental bodies and demonstrating the ability to fulfil requirements efficiently, such as timely deliveries and adherence to quality standards, will find themselves at an advantage. Large-scale enterprises with established capacities, like Life Technologies Limited, illustrate the type of business adept at seizing these opportunities. The contracting process highlights the potential for expanding market presence within the public sector, fostering long-term collaborations, and gaining competitive advantage through innovative equipment supplies.

## Notice

APHA requires four (4) VeritiPro Thermal Cyclers to support its molecular testing portfolio

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059609-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,872 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 10:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059609-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059609-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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