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27 Jul 2026 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority under sub-central government classification in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process for the purchase of "CEFAS26-100 Specialist Passive Water Sampler Sets." This procurement, which began as a direct method below the threshold without competition, aimed to outsource production due to in-house challenges. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with the goods delivered to the UK. Key dates include the contract start date on 27th July 2026 and its completion on 1st September 2026, with the contract having been signed on 24th July 2026. The tender stage is now complete, following a successful award.

This procurement offers potential for businesses involved in manufacturing specialist laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities to produce water sampler sets that require handling of Performance Reference Compounds (PRC). The opportunity to replace in-house manufacturing processes creates room for skilled suppliers with suitable safety measures and cost-efficient production techniques. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), akin to E&H Services, Inc., a Czechia-based supplier awarded this contract, are well-positioned to leverage their specialised production capabilities in similar future procurement opportunities from CEFAS or other public authorities seeking outsourced manufacturing solutions.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-100 Specialist Passive Water Sampler Sets

Notice Description

Purchase of specialist passive water sampler sets, supplied both with and without Performance Reference Compounds (PRC). The product was previously manufactured in-house, but production has since been outsourced due to the process being expensive, time-consuming, and carrying serious health and safety implications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070545-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 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

E&H SERVICES

Further Information

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