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CEFAS26-24 Contract for accreditation services for ISO17025

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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16 Mar 2026 at 16:29

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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 a procurement process for accreditation services related to ISO 17025 standards at their Weymouth laboratory. The procurement process, specifically aimed at services within Molecular Biology, Pathology, Diagnostic Virology, Shellfish Hygiene, and Biotoxins, utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition. The award, dated 16 March 2026, marks the completion of the tender stage, with the supplier being the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2029, carrying a value of £40,000.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in certification and accreditation services, particularly those with expertise in laboratory standards and diagnostics. While the contract was awarded through a direct procurement route, it demonstrates the public sector's demand for specialised accreditation services which can open doors to further collaborations and contracts within the sector. Businesses with strong credentials in standardisation, coupled with capabilities in working under ISO frameworks, would be ideally situated to engage with similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-24 Contract for accreditation services for ISO17025

Notice Description

Services for ISO 17025 accreditation at Weymouth for methods within Molecular Biology, Pathology, Diagnostic Virology, Shellfish Hygiene and Biotoxins

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023715-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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

UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE (UKAS

Further Information

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