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CEFAS26-91

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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15 Jul 2026 at 11:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has completed the procurement process titled "CEFAS26-91" under the industry category of Laboratory Reagents. This contract involves the provision of molecular diagnostic reagents crucial for maintaining diagnostic services and operational preparedness. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, CEFAS handled this direct procurement without competition, below the threshold, aimed at ensuring service continuity. The contract commenced on 11 May 2026 and will end on 12 May 2027, with Promega UK Ltd., a large supplier based in Southampton, being awarded the contract valued at £25,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and diagnostic tools, particularly those capable of supporting ongoing service demands and emergency response efforts. Enterprises already operating within the molecular diagnostics sector or those looking to expand in the public sector by providing essential goods and services to government bodies might find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The focus on uninterrupted service delivery and contingency planning underscores the need for businesses with robust logistics and supply chain capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-91

Notice Description

Provision of molecular diagnostic reagents required throughout the year to support the delivery of diagnostic services under an established Service Level Agreement (SLA). The reagents are used by the Molecular Diagnostics team and are supplied through an existing managed inventory system that is critical to operational delivery and contingency arrangements. The requirement supports ongoing service continuity and operational preparedness, including the ability to respond effectively in the event of a disease outbreak.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066721-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 1-2 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

PROMEGA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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