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CEFAS26-50 Sequencing consumables

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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23 Mar 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of sequencing consumables under the title "CEFAS26-50 Sequencing consumables." This was categorised within the industry of laboratory reagents, specifically under goods procurement. The contract, awarded to Illumina Cambridge, commenced on 1 January 2026 and is due to conclude on 31 March 2026. It was conducted through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. This procurement followed legal stipulations from UKPGA 2023/54, with the contract signed on 31 December 2025.

This procurement opportunity provides growth potential for businesses involved in supplying scientific consumables or laboratory reagents, especially those capable of fulfilling direct procurement contracts without competition. Illumina Cambridge, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the type of business well-positioned to succeed in this sector. Businesses of varying scales with expertise in environmental science or aquatic research supplies might consider engaging with CEFAS in future opportunities, potentially fostering long-term collaboration and increasing their reach within the public procurement market. The collaboration could pave new paths for expansion and innovation within the scientific supplies industry.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-50 Sequencing consumables

Notice Description

Sequencing consumables for delivery of various projects/consumables spend within the current FY

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067141
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026201-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

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