---
title: "APHA CapEx: i-Qube Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c688"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# APHA CapEx: i-Qube Sensors

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c688

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), based in London, has awarded a contract for the supply of i-Qube Sensors as part of their capital expenditure projects. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and the procurement method was conducted below the threshold without competition, ensuring swift acquisition. The contract, signed on 8th July 2026, is in the award stage and involves a total gross value of £21,652.18. The i-Qube system will provide APHA with an automated solution for continuous behavioural monitoring. The delivery of equipment is scheduled from 8th July 2026 to 18th September 2029, with the potential for a 12-month renewal, offering stability and extended service if needed.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in advanced monitoring technologies, particularly those offering precision equipment solutions. Large-scale suppliers like IceRobotics, who have been appointed as the supplier for this project, would find this tender particularly beneficial, given their capacity to deliver within the specified timescales and provide comprehensive support including installation, commissioning, and training. Companies with expertise in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment manufacturing or supply could thrive by competing in similar tenders, as public sector demand for such high-tech solutions is substantial and growing.

## Notice

APHA requires a complete end-to-end monitoring solution, which the iQube system meets by providing continuous behavioural monitoring with automated alerts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064271-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,043 |

## 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 | ICEROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064271-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064271-2026
  8th July 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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