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CEFAS26-23 Contract for high throughput Insitu-hybridisation equipment

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) located in Lowestoft, UK, and aims to service and maintain Leica BOND RXm Processing Module lab equipment. Categorised under repair and maintenance services for testing apparatus, the contract falls within the services industry. The procurement was executed directly, below threshold without competition, and has moved to the award stage. The contract was signed on 17th July 2025 with a completion date set for 16th July 2026, allowing for a renewal option of an additional 12 months.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in servicing laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in high throughput in situ hybridisation technology. While the contract is currently awarded to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd., other large enterprises with similar capabilities may find future opportunities during the renewal phase. Engaging with public authorities like CEFAS could foster long-term business relationships, especially for firms capable of providing precise and reliable maintenance solutions within the scientific research sector.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-23 Contract for high throughput Insitu-hybridisation equipment

Notice Description

Servicing and maintenance contract for specialised Leica BOND RXm Processing Module lab equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023142-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,754 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2026 6-12 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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

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