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15 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CEFAS26-96 Equipment Servicing Agreement Lowestoft" was conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This tender involved the servicing of a specialist analytical instrument within specific technical areas, with a contract start date on 1st May 2026 and an end date on 30th April 2027. The procurement, classified under the services category, used a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition and was completed with Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd as the supplier. The value of the contract is £59,783.04, and the award was made on 15th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery and associated equipment. Large-scale companies, like Agilent Technologies, specialising in such services find this agreement directly beneficial, ensuring business continuity and offering prospects for sustained business relationships with public sector entities like CEFAS. Furthermore, it highlights the competitive advantage for businesses capable of providing specialised maintenance without the need for an open competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-96 Equipment Servicing Agreement Lowestoft

Notice Description

12 month service contract for repair/preventative maintenance for a specialist analytical instrument within the Chemistry, Plastics and HABs TAs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066793-2026
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

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
£59,783 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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