---
title: "APHA CapEx: Supply of Tissue Slicer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce31"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-17"
---

# APHA CapEx: Supply of Tissue Slicer

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce31

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Animal and Plant Health Agency for the supply of a Krumdieck Tissue Slicer MD6000 to APHA has reached the award stage. The tender, titled "APHA CapEx: Supply of Tissue Slicer," falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contracting authority is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, located in London, UK. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract start on 22 July 2026, with an end date set for 31 December 2027. The contract, valued at £53,117.64, was awarded to TSE Systems GmbH, a Germany-based SME.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies similar to TSE Systems GmbH, especially SMEs, that provide high-quality and timely delivery, along with excellent customer service, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The engagement can drive business growth through increased visibility and partnership with government agencies, enhancing a firm's profile and access to further procurement opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of Krumdieck Tissue Slicer MD6000 to APHA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067948-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,117 |

## 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 |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | TSE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 15:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067948-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067948-2026
  17th 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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