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CEFAS26-27 Purchase of two bead beating grinder

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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17 Mar 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science has conducted a procurement process under the title "CEFAS26-27 Purchase of two bead beating grinder," classified within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. This contract is specifically for the procurement of two FastPrep-24 5G bead beating grinder and lysis systems to aid in processing tissue samples. The buyer, based in Lowestoft, UK, completed this direct procurement without competition, citing it as below the threshold. The procurement stage is concluded with the award being active as of 17th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 11th December to 31st December 2025. The total contract value is £18,120 gross, amounting to £15,100 net, signed with MP Biomedicals UK Ltd based in Eschwege, Germany.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on precision devices and sample processing technologies. With no competition involved, the procurement method favours suppliers directly capable of meeting specialised and timely needs for high-quality equipment. Businesses like MP Biomedicals UK Ltd, equipped with advanced laboratory technologies and expertise, stand well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Companies desiring growth in public authority contracts and possessing the capability to supply accurately specified laboratory apparatus can find prospects for expansion by engaging in similar procurement processes. Given the growing needs for efficient tissue processing equipment and development in environmental sciences, this contract could serve as a benchmark for future targeted acquisitions.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-27 Purchase of two bead beating grinder

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of two FastPrep-24 5G bead beating grinder and lysis systems for processing tissue samples

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023826-2026
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 30 days
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

MP BIOMEDICALS

Further Information

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