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CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory fume cupboards

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for supplying fume cupboards to the CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory has recently reached the award stage, with the contracting authority being the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. This procurement falls under the ‘goods’ category and adheres to the CPV code 39141500. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, falling below the threshold. The contract period started on 6th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The title of the contract was published on 4th March 2026, with FUMAIR LIMITED named as the supplier. Delivery is expected within the South West region, United Kingdom, specifically at postcode NR33 0HT.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on fume cupboards. Although the procurement process was direct and below threshold, companies with similar offerings could benefit from understanding the procurement needs of public sector laboratories to potentially position themselves for future tenders. Larger enterprises might find the opportunity for partnership or subcontracting suitable given the current unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Understanding the specifics of such contracts can aid in tailoring services to meet public sector procurement requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory fume cupboards

Notice Description

CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory fume cupboards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f13cc46-4f34-4461-aab1-1587ccd66db4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d23a057-e3dc-4310-bcfd-356ee2248a50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39141500 - Fume cupboards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,555 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,555 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUMAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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