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title: "Service Contract for Cytek Aurora 5 Laser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064dff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Service Contract for Cytek Aurora 5 Laser

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064dff

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a central government public authority based in London, is involved in a completed procurement process aimed at securing a service contract for the Cytek Aurora 5 Laser. This service contract, requiring a three-year preventative maintenance inspection for specialised laboratory equipment, reflects APHA's commitment to ensuring operational efficiency and technological advancement at their location in Weybridge. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, without competition, highlighting the importance and specificity of the equipment involved. The contract award phase was completed on 2nd March 2026, with the service period spanning from 26th April 2026 to 20th December 2028.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services industry, particularly those with expertise in maintaining precision equipment such as flow cytometers and cell sorters. Cytek Biosciences Ltd, a large-scale technology supplier based in Ely, has been awarded the contract, emphasising that companies operating at scale and with deep sector experience are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The specialised nature of the equipment involved means that businesses in the optical and precision equipment manufacturing or servicing sectors can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and reputation by meeting the exacting standards required by entities like APHA.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require a three (3) year Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) contract for the two (2) Cytek Aurora 5 Laser flow cytometer and cell sorters, located at APHA Weybridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018253-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,980 |
| Contracts value | £25,980 |

## 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 | CYTEK BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018253-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012459-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018253-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012459-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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