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CEFAS25-42 Illumina NextSeq2000 sequencing consumables

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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29 Apr 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS25-42 Illumina NextSeq2000 sequencing consumables." This procurement, classified under public authority central government, falls within the industry category of laboratory reagents and goods. It involved a direct procurement method that did not require competition, reflecting a below-threshold procedure. The tender process has been finalised, with the contract award dated 10 March 2025, covering a project period from 11 March to 31 March 2025. The contract was valued at £42,075 exclusive of VAT, with a gross total of £50,490 in GDP currency.

This opportunity would be particularly beneficial for businesses specialised in providing laboratory reagents and sequencing equipment, such as those involved in biotechnology and life sciences. While the process is complete, this type of procurement can guide similar companies in identifying potential demand for sequencing consumables. Large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver high-quality laboratory goods could see growth by aligning their offerings with such requirements, learning from how ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE LIMITED successfully secured the contract. Securing similar tenders can enhance market reputation and portend more significant opportunities with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-42 Illumina NextSeq2000 sequencing consumables

Notice Description

Illumina sequencing consumables required to projects on the Illumina NextSeq2000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050915
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017587-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,075 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.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

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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