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CEFAS25-129 Illumina Servicing Contract

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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09 Dec 2025 at 13:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process, initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), concerns an Illumina Servicing Contract for the maintenance of Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq2000 Sequencing Instruments. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically repair and maintenance services, with the location specified as Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as CEFAS25-129, has moved past the award stage and is now active, commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026. Notably, the procurement method was direct, as it was below the threshold and without competition. The contract was formalised with Illumina Cambridge Limited, a large-scale supplier, on 3rd November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in high-tech maintenance services, particularly those equipped to handle sequencing instruments. While the procurement was directly awarded to Illumina Cambridge Limited, similar businesses can find potential growth avenues by aligning with CEFAS's requirements or future tenders. The procurement primarily attracts companies with proficient service capabilities in the genomics equipment domain, aspiring to establish themselves as reliable partners for public authorities known for advancing scientific research and technology solutions. Understanding the specifications and scope of such contracts can position businesses to appropriately compete in similar procurements or subcontracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-129 Illumina Servicing Contract

Notice Description

Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq2000 Sequencing Instrument Service Contracts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081054-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,902 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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