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CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory fume cupboards

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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10 Mar 2026 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs recently concluded a procurement process for the supply of fume cupboards for the CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory. This direct procurement was conducted below the competition threshold and is now in the award stage, with the contract being signed on 2 February 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the industry for fume cupboards. The department, serving as the central buying authority, is located in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement process was completed without competition due to the urgent need, commencing on 6 February 2026 and set to complete by 31 March 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can meet urgent requirements without entering a competitive bidding process. Large-scale suppliers capable of providing specialised fume cupboards are well-suited for similar future procurements. Fumair, a large supplier based in Hertford, was awarded the contract, demonstrating the contracting authority's preference for reliable and established companies capable of fulfilling urgent supply needs. Such tenders offer potential growth for businesses by securing government contracts for essential supplies in the scientific and environmental sectors.

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Notice Title

CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory fume cupboards

Notice Description

Procuremnt of urgently required CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory fume cupboards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021475-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39141500 - Fume cupboards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,555 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUMAIR

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