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CEFAS26-60 ISO 17025 Reassessment Visit Lowestoft

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CEFAS26-60 ISO 17025 Reassessment Visit Lowestoft" involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) as the buying organisation. The procurement is part of an award and contract stage, focusing on technical inspection and testing services. It falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification and pertains to the ISO 17025 accreditation reassessment of the Lowestoft Laboratory, commencing in July 2026. The procurement method used is direct, conducted below the competition threshold. CEFAS is located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, and the contract period is from 26 January 2026 to 25 January 2027. The contract was signed on 23 January 2026, with a total gross value of GBP 13,670.10.

This tender offers business opportunities particularly suited for large-scale companies specialising in technical inspection and testing services. The awarded supplier is the UK Accreditation Service, indicating that businesses with accreditation capabilities can significantly benefit from such contracts. Since the procurement method is direct and executed under the threshold without competition, businesses that align with CEFAS’s environmental and fisheries services may find valuable partnership opportunities by establishing a track record of reliable accreditation services within the UK. This creates potential growth avenues for companies that wish to expand their portfolio within the environmental scientific sector.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-60 ISO 17025 Reassessment Visit Lowestoft

Notice Description

Reassessment visit of our ISO 17025 accreditation for the Lowestoft Laboratory in July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067690
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028539-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,391 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 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

U K ACCREDITATION SERVICE

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