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CEFAS25-117 Qiagen Instruments Maintenance Contract

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CEFAS25-117 Qiagen Instruments Maintenance Contract" has been successfully awarded and concluded. Managed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, this contract pertains to the maintenance of Qiagen Instruments at the Weymouth Laboratory within the services category. The procurement was executed through a direct method, falling below the threshold and without competition, ensuring a streamlined process concluded with Qiagen Limited as the supplier. The contract, valued at £18,133.68, was signed on 28th July 2025 and spans from 30th July 2025 to 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses engaged in the maintenance and installation services of laboratory equipment. Companies possessing expertise in servicing high-end laboratory instruments, similar to Qiagen's offerings, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. Growth can be nurtured through reliability and expertise in contract execution, potentially opening doors to similar future opportunities. Businesses aiming to supply specialised services to sub-central government bodies, like CEFAS, may find aligning their capabilities with the technical requirements of such tenders advantageous for capitalising on similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-117 Qiagen Instruments Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Contract for the yearly Qiagen Instruments Maintenance 2025-2026 to maintain instruments located at the Weymouth Laboratory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059591-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,133 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 1-2 years
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

QIAGEN

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