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CEFAS26-05 maintenance of high-end analytical instruments

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process under the title "CEFAS26-05 maintenance of high-end analytical instruments." This procurement, initiated as a direct method below the threshold without competition, aimed at repairing and providing preventative maintenance for analytical instruments within the Chemistry TA. The contract, valued at £64,621.68 gross, was awarded on 31 March 2026 and will run from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2029, ensuring proper maintenance of precision equipment services. The process is tagged under supply services particularly related to repair and maintenance services of precision equipment.

This contract presents opportunities for companies specialised in precision equipment services, particularly those offering analytical instrument maintenance and repair. Shimadzu UK Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, demonstrating potential growth for businesses with expertise in high-end analytical instruments. Businesses capable of delivering similar services could find strong prospects in future tenders connected to scientific research instruments, fostering sectoral growth and technological advancements. This illustrates a promising avenue for SMEs to expand their operations through governmental contracts in the scientific equipment maintenance industry.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-05 maintenance of high-end analytical instruments

Notice Description

Repair/preventative maintenance of one high-end analytical instruments within the Chemistry TA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067979
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029801-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,621 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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

SHIMADZU UK LIMTED

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