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CEFAS26-17 Contract for provision of pipetting robot

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of their procurement process for the supply of a pipetting robot and associated peripherals. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, specifically aimed at laboratory pipettes and accessories. The awarded contract commenced on 27th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. It involves a gross contract value of £43,624.20, allocated under the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender, identified as CEFAS26-17, falls within the goods category and pertains to the scientific research industry.

This procurement provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with innovative solutions in automation and precision technologies. Waters Ltd, a large enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting that businesses of similar scale and expertise in producing laboratory pipettes and accessories may find success in such tenders. The transparent procurement approach, without competition, allows specific market players to showcase their high-value products directly to the contracting authority, fostering partnerships and expanding market reach within the government sector.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-17 Contract for provision of pipetting robot

Notice Description

Provision of pipetting robot and associated peripherals for the Cefas Weymouth laboratory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019790-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,353 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

WATERS

Further Information

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