Scope
Reference
C31105
Description
APHA has a number of busy postmortem rooms that supports APHA's surveillance and statutory activities. APHA's postmortem rooms must have suitable equipment to handle a wide range of animal species and the capacity to perform multiple postmortems at once.
APHA has an immediate requirement to purchase six postmortem tables at three sites (Bury, Carmarthen and Weybridge) which have reached the end of their lives.
This Contract will however be in place for a total of five years and during this period any APHA site may purchase postmortem tables via this contract for other sites, subject to business need and budgetary approval.
Note on start date: the contract start date was 16/01/2026.
Contract 2. Supply of up to 30 Postmortem Room Tables
Supplier
Contract value
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates
- 20 January 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 2 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Up to 30 postmortem room tables may be purchased via this contract.
CPV classifications
- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| KPI 1 Delivery | Delivery is made in full and with 12 weeks of an order been placed. |
12 months |
| KPI 2 Quality | The equipment meets the required standards as stated in the specification of requirements. |
12 months |
| KPI 3 Changes | For any additional purchases in line with section 8 of the specification, the supplier provides a complete proposal within 10 working days. |
12 months |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
PD Engineering Consultancy Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZJ-6236-HJBL
Unit 1c Packhorse Industrial Estate, Kensworth
Luton
LU6 3QL
United Kingdom
Email: paul@pdengcon.co.uk
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Supply of up to 30 Postmortem Room Tables
Contracting authority
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHC-6261-BLLQ
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government