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title: "Supply of Floor Pens and Caging to APHA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060603"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# Supply of Floor Pens and Caging to APHA

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060603

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract for the supply of floor pens and caging to be used at their Sand Hutton site for the storage of seized illegal animals. This procurement process falls under the goods category and pertains to laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract was finalized and signed on 22nd December 2025, with its start date on 23rd December 2025 and an end date slated for 1st March 2028. The procurement method was direct, completed below the threshold without competition. APHA, functioning as a central government public authority, is located in London, UK, and the delivery region for the items is specified as the United Kingdom, region UKE. The contract, valued at £109,896 gross, is accompanied by key performance indicators focusing on delivery, quality, and customer service.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of precision equipment like laboratory or caging systems. Caronbell Ltd, trading as NKP Isotec, a small to medium enterprise located in Coalville, UK, successfully secured this contract. Businesses that specialize in custom-designed laboratory equipment or animal housing solutions and can provide reliable delivery and quality services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of similar nature. With the focus on precision and timely execution, such enterprises can leverage their expertise to enhance their market presence and business growth within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Supply of floor pens and caging to APHA to Sand Hutton site for storage of seized illegal animals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003237-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,580 |

## 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 | CARONBELL LTD T/A NKP ISOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003237-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003237-2026
  14th January 2026 - 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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