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CEFAS26-16 Contract for provision of fluorescence microscope

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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05 Mar 2026 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government entity based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a fluorescence microscope and associated peripherals for their laboratory. Under contract number CEFAS26-16, the contract was awarded on 27th February 2026. CEFAS utilised a direct procurement method, selecting GT Vision Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise from Wickhambrook, UK, as the supplier. The procurement category is goods within the fluorescent and polarising microscopes industry classification, and the contract period is between 27th February 2026 and 31st March 2026 with a gross value of £34,564.75.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those offering innovative microscopy solutions, to engage with public sector science centres like CEFAS. The choice of procurement method, which involved no competition, suggests an opportunity for businesses to establish direct relationships with buyers who rely on specific innovations and quality assurances provided by SMEs. Companies in the optical and lab equipment sector, especially SMEs, are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts by offering tailored solutions that meet the specific requirements of scientific research facilities. This dynamic environment can foster business growth through partnership and development in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-16 Contract for provision of fluorescence microscope

Notice Description

Provision of fluorescence microscope and associated peripherals for Cefas laboratory

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019749-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,803 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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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

GT VISION

Further Information

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