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CEFAS26-41 Contract for Annual Maintenance of Sequencing Instruments

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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23 Mar 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has concluded the procurement process for contracting the annual maintenance of sequencing instruments, specifically the MiSeq and NextSeq2000, in their sequencing laboratory at Weymouth. As a sub-central government public authority, CEFAS utilised a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold without competition. The procurement process covered research laboratory services within the UKH14 region, with the contract awarded to Illumina Cambridge Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Cambridge, UKH12 region. The contract was signed on 3rd November 2025 and remains active from 18th January 2026 to 20th January 2027, with a maximum gross value of £55,083.42.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those offering maintenance solutions for sophisticated sequencing instruments. Firms with expertise in technology maintenance, especially those familiar with MiSeq and NextSeq2000 models, will be well-positioned to engage with similar contracts. The lack of competition in the procurement method signals potential openings for niche companies within the biotechnology and research sectors to establish long-term partnerships with government bodies such as CEFAS.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-41 Contract for Annual Maintenance of Sequencing Instruments

Notice Description

Contract for the Annual maintenance of the MiSeq and NextSeq2000 sequencing instruments in the sequencing laboratory at Weymouth

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026037-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,902 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2027 1-2 years
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

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

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