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CEFAS22-34 Supply of Milk Sample Collection Services

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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17 Mar 2026 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority under sub-central government, is the buying organisation for the procurement process titled "CEFAS22-34 Supply of Milk Sample Collection Services." Located in Lowestoft, CEFAS sought services related to milk sample collection and delivery across the UK, as part of a fixed-term arrangement. This procurement stage culminated in the award of the contract on 17 March 2026, following a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at approximately £79,166.67 (excluding VAT), spans from 22 May 2025 to 31 March 2026 and focuses on courier services within the services category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those with capabilities to handle consistent administrative support and align deliveries with specified sample volumes. National Milk Records Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, indicating that similar organisations involved in the handling and delivery of agricultural or food-related samples could effectively compete in such processes. This contract offers potential business growth for companies seeking to partner with public sector organisations like CEFAS, leveraging their expertise in ensuring compliance and efficient service delivery across varied UK locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-34 Supply of Milk Sample Collection Services

Notice Description

Collection and delivery of milk samples for delivery to Cefas on a weekly basis from various locations around the UK, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the contract. Services for the milk monitoring programme programme under a fixed-term arrangement aligned to the contract period. The approach includes maintaining consistent administrative support throughout the programme and ensuring service delivery remains aligned with agreed sample volumes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023944-2026
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

NATIONAL MILK RECORDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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