---
title: "APHA Annual Service and Calibration of Vaccine Fridges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aab7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# APHA Annual Service and Calibration of Vaccine Fridges

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aab7

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government public authority located in London, issued a contract for the "APHA Annual Service and Calibration of Vaccine Fridges". This procurement process, categorised under services in the laboratory services sector, has progressed to the award stage. The contract, awarded to Labcold Ltd, a large enterprise based in Basingstoke, is valued at £45,111.60 gross and covers the period from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2029. The direct procurement method followed was below threshold and executed without competition, reflecting a completed tender process under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

The awarded contract presents business opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory equipment services and calibration, particularly those experienced in maintenance for government agencies. Businesses that can provide reliable and accurate services and meet rigorous reporting and certification standards may find opportunities for growth. This specific contract does not involve competitive tendering, but similar future contracts may require or benefit from businesses that offer innovative and efficient service solutions in line with government expectations.

## Notice

Provision of APHA Annual Service and Calibration of Vaccine Fridges

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051550-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,593 |

## 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 | LABCOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051550-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051550-2026
  1st June 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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