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CEFAS26-82 Repair and Maintenance contract for PEAK instruments

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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21 May 2026 at 07:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), based in Lowestoft, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS26-82 Repair and Maintenance contract for PEAK instruments" within the services industry category. This process involved the direct award of a contract for the repair and maintenance of specialised lab instruments, valued at £18,582.71, to Peak Scientific Limited. Awarded as a direct procurement without competition, the contract is scheduled from 16th June 2026 to 15th June 2029. This process falls under the sub-central government public authority classification, as validated by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis.

The contract presents opportunities for businesses engaged in repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery and apparatus, specifically those that can comply with rigorous operational, quality, and health and safety standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with specialist capabilities in maintaining technical instruments, could find similar opportunities with public organisations. By demonstrating the capacity to provide manufacturer-level maintenance services, businesses may position themselves to secure future contracts and grow their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-82 Repair and Maintenance contract for PEAK instruments

Notice Description

This is a 3 Year service contract for specialised lab instruments. These technical instruments require specialised maintenance by the manufacturer (Peak) to ensure they remain functional for operational, quality and H&S requirements as critical parts of the instruments are replaced annually with factory certified parts during the preventative maintenance visit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046721-2026
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

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,582 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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

PEAK SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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