Scope
Reference
C30322
Description
APHA require a two (2) year gold preventative maintenance contract for three (3) Tissue-Tek VIP® 6 AI tissue processors (the 'Equipment'), which are essential for the daily preparation of tissue samples for histological analysis.
Contract 1. C30322 - Service Contract for VIP Processors
Supplier
Contract value
- £18,570 excluding VAT
- £22,284 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
(with a potential two (2) year extension period, to
30/09/2029
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | The Contractor shall respond to suitably addressed emails or telephone calls. The response shall provide the Customer with either a suitable resolution within twenty-four (24) hours or agree a... |
| Service Delivery | The Contractor shall meet the requirements as detailed in Schedule 2 of the Specification of Services. |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Sakura Finetek UK Ltd
12-20 Oxford Street
Newbury
RG14 1JB
United Kingdom
Email: s.hayter@sakura.eu
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. C30322 - Service Contract for VIP Processors
Contracting authority
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHC-6261-BLLQ
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kevin Abbott
Email: kevin.abbott@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government