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CEFAS25-142 Equipment Servicing Contract

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Dec 2025 at 09:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a UK-based sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the servicing of laboratory equipment. The contract, titled "CEFAS25-142 Equipment Servicing Contract," pertains to the industry category of repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery and equipment. This procurement process was executed through a direct award method, citing the supplier's technical expertise and necessary access to parts. The contract was signed on the 22nd of January 2026, and services will commence from the 23rd of January 2026, running through to the 12th of January 2029. The contract was awarded to Waters Ltd, located in Wilmslow, Cheshire, who will provide these services and ensure compliance with the relevant legislative requirements.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, particularly those with strong technical capabilities and access to original parts. Although the contract was awarded directly to a large-scale supplier, the focus on technical expertise underscores the importance of such qualifications for potential competitors in similar future tenders. Businesses within the UK that offer innovative solutions or possess specialised knowledge in equipment servicing for regulatory compliance could leverage this type of procurement to expand their service offerings and demonstrate value to public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-142 Equipment Servicing Contract

Notice Description

3 year servicing contract for Waters laboratory equipment

Procurement Information

Original Equipment Manufacturer with technical expertise and access to parts which are needed at short notice to meet our legislative requirements for the programme which uses this kit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005884-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,069 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£175,069 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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