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CEFAS23-76 Contract for extended Warranty on LCMSMS laboratory system

CEFAS

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09 Jun 2025 at 13:37

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15 May 2023 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, seeking services for an extended warranty on the waters Xevo TQ-Absolute LCMSMS laboratory system. The industry category for this tender is repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery and equipment, as classified under CPV code 50532000. The contract award stage is complete, applicable to delivery in locations worldwide and involves a direct procurement method with a contract period from 13 January 2024 to 12 January 2026. Key details include an award value of £108,151.66 and the availability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender underscores opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair of laboratory systems, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in international markets. With direct procurement and a single tender action below threshold, the process is streamlined, providing an advantageous entry point for capable businesses to collaborate with Cefas on delivering technical warranty services across various geographic locations. Suppliers experienced in dealing with complex laboratory equipment such as LCMSMS would be well-suited to compete and deliver value in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS23-76 Contract for extended Warranty on LCMSMS laboratory system

Notice Description

Cefas require services for an extended warranty on the aters Xevo TQ-Absolute LCMSMS laboratory system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5854e9c-bc5e-4ff6-bb39-930856a5911a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8b50060-a485-46b9-9130-9329731f0eb4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,519 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2024 - 12 Jan 2026 2-3 years
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
CEFAS
Contact Name
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

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