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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 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a sub-central government public authority, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a fluorescence microscope and associated peripherals for its laboratory located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category within the scientific equipment industry. The award was made through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract status is active as of 27 February 2026. The procurement process reached its completion stage on 31 March 2026, following the signing of the contract with GT Vision Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech scientific equipment, especially SMEs, given the direct procurement method employed. Suppliers of niche products such as fluorescent and polarising microscopes are well-positioned to leverage contracts like this to expand their reach in public sector scientific laboratories. With GT Vision Ltd securing the contract, SMEs in similar industries can take cues from their successful engagement and explore potential collaboration with organisations like Cefas, as they often seek innovative and specialised solutions to advance their research capabilities.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-16 Contract for provision of fluorescence microscope

Notice Description

Provision of fluorescence microscope and associated peripherals for Cefas laboratory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019750-2026
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
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

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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