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CEFAS26-53 Provision of a UV spectrophotometer and light source

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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24 Mar 2026 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) concerns the provision of a UV spectrophotometer and light source, intended for use in the Lowestoft Laboratory situated in the United Kingdom. With the contract award date on 10 February 2026, and the contract period starting from 11 February 2026 to 28 February 2026, the procurement process has been completed. CEFAS, classified as a sub-central government public authority, utilised a direct procurement method under the 'Below threshold - without competition' category. The contract was awarded to Ocean Optics B.V, a large supplier based in Oxford, specialising in mass spectrometers within the goods industry category.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in scientific equipment or optical instrument manufacturing and supply, especially those specialising in spectrophotometers and related devices. Firms with similar capabilities could anticipate future opportunities in collaborating with government agencies such as CEFAS, focusing on research and development within the environmental sciences realm. Businesses that can offer innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, benefitting from the potential partnerships and prestige associated with serving a notable public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-53 Provision of a UV spectrophotometer and light source

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a UV spectrophotometer and light source for use in the Lowestoft Laboratory

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067231
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026582-2026
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

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
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

OCEAN OPTICS

Further Information

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