---
title: "Contract C34262 - Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06adf0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Contract C34262 - Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06adf0

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## Summary

The public procurement process outlined in this document is managed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, located at the Seacole Building in London, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Contract C34262 - Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement, at the award stage, was completed on 2nd June 2026, with the procurement method adopted being direct and below the threshold without competition. The contract is valued at £56,277.16 (gross £67,532.59) and runs until 25th May 2028, with options for extensions up to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to forge critical procurement relationships and strengthen their market presence within government healthcare agencies. Although this particular contract was awarded directly to Sakura Finetek UK Limited, there are possibilities for upcoming tenders in this domain. Large-scale businesses with a focus on supplying innovative medical processing equipment would be well-positioned for future government procurement opportunities from the Animal and Plant Health Agency and similar public authorities. These entities could benefit from fostering strong partnerships and demonstrating their expertise and reliability in delivering high-quality goods and services in future tenders.

## Notice

Contract C34262 - Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor for APHA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052985-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 25 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,277 |

## 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

- 4 Jun 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052985-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052985-2026
  4th June 2026 - 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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