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title: "C30644: Purchase of one Freestanding Automated Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce92"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# C30644: Purchase of one Freestanding Automated Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce92

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## Summary

The tender process for the purchase of a Freestanding Automated Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum has been completed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a central government authority situated in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, identified as C30644, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method used was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Sakura Finetek UK Limited, with the contract signing occurring on 16th October 2025 and covering a period from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2027. The overall gross value of the contract amounts to GBP 65,157.89.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in producing and supplying scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in automated systems for research and operations departments. Companies similar to Sakura Finetek UK Limited, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised equipment, may find lucrative prospects in government contracts of this nature. Engaging with government procurement processes can provide sustained business growth through securing stable contracts and expanding market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

C30644: Purchase of one Freestanding Automated Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum for Science Operations & Research Dept, APHA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066187-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,298 |

## 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 | SAKURA FINETEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 09:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066187-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066187-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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