---
title: "APHA Service Contract for Epredia Lab Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0668c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# APHA Service Contract for Epredia Lab Equipment

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668c7

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has awarded a service contract to Shandon Diagnostics Ltd t/a Epredia for the maintenance of laboratory equipment at their facilities, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract, identified as C33365, falls under the category of Public Authority - Central Government procurement and spans a timeframe from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions. The procurement process employed was direct, acting below the threshold and without competition, catering to laboratory and research laboratory services within the industry. The contract was signed on 12th March 2026, marking its commencement in the award stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and related services. SMEs that can offer competitive services within the realm of laboratory upkeep, especially those familiar with Epredia equipment, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The structured timeline and potential for extension over 24 months provide steady engagement and growth possibilities for experienced suppliers in the laboratory services sector. Businesses capable of delivering consistent, high-quality service while adhering to governmental standards could benefit greatly from contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Project C33363: APHA three (3) years maintenance Contract for Epredia Laboratory equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022502-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,198 |

## 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 | SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS LTD T/A EPREDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 16:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022502-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022502-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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