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CEFAS26-55 contract for repair/preventative maintenance for a Leco Pegasus

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the repair and preventative maintenance of a Leco Pegasus analytical instrument. This procurement, initiated as a direct tender without competition under the legal basis of the UK's 2023 legislation, was completed with the status of the contract marked as active from 15 December 2025, concluding by 15 December 2026. Located in Lowestoft, the contract focuses on research laboratory services within the environmental industry, offering opportunities particularly for large-scale entities providing instrumental maintenance and repair services.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in analytical instrument services to grow, particularly those proficient in providing comprehensive maintenance and repair solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £26,000 with additional on-site and off-site services, indicates a lucrative engagement for firms like Leco Instruments UK Limited, who possess the necessary scale and expertise. Companies adept in servicing high-precision research equipment, particularly within the environmental sector, can leverage similar opportunities to establish or expand their footprint in this niche market. Businesses offering both repair and preventative maintenance for laboratory instruments are well-suited to compete in tenders like these, emphasising the importance of sustained performance and compliance with technical specifications.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-55 contract for repair/preventative maintenance for a Leco Pegasus

Notice Description

Contract for 12 month Repair / Preventative Maintenance for a Leco Pegasus Analytical Instrument. The Service Contract provides Cefas with a priority repair and maintenance service along with other on-site and off-site services in order to keep the instrument performing in accordance to operating specifications. Critically, the repair service element

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067254
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026634-2026
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
£26,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 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

LECO INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

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