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CEFAS25-33 Contract for Illumina sequencing consumables

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19 Mar 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), based in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS25-33 Contract for Illumina sequencing consumables." This contract, under industry category 38000000 (Laboratory, optical and precision equipment), involves the provision of Illumina sequencing consumables for spatial transcriptomics analysis. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method known as a single tender action (below threshold). The tender process concluded on 28 February 2025, with the contract starting on 1 March 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom with a value of £57,334.2 GBP. The award was published on 19 March 2025, detailing Illumina Cambridge as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory consumables, particularly those specialising in sequencing products. Companies that can provide high-quality laboratory equipment and supplies are well-placed to compete for such contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity, as the procurement process is designed to support SME participation. Engaging in such tenders can lead to establishing long-term business relationships with government organisations and expanding business reach to various global locations.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-33 Contract for Illumina sequencing consumables

Notice Description

Provision of Illumina Sequencing consumables used for spatial transcriptomics analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7a05149-f65d-4f02-8783-3a89736ffd63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa9cbba9-55f4-4c02-b871-52f8c25b7a81
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,334 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,778 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

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