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title: "CEFAS23-108 Contract for mass spectrometer service support"
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# CEFAS23-108 Contract for mass spectrometer service support

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cd0c031-bbf9-413d-9eb3-6f71960a7888

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS23-108 Contract for mass spectrometer service support" is being managed by Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), located at Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, UK. The tender, classified under "Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus" (CPV code 50410000), involves the maintenance and support plan for an Agilent mass spectrometer at the Cefas Weymouth laboratory. The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold), and the process is in the award stage, with the contract running from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2025. The initial tender period ended on 1st July 2023, and the final award was made to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd on 11th July 2023, involving a contract value of GBP 48,833.38.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in high-precision scientific instruments. By securing a contract with a reputable organisation like Cefas, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience in public sector projects. The nature of the contract, coupled with Cefas’ strategic importance, offers growth prospects for companies looking to expand their service offerings and strengthen their market position both within and outside the UK, including territories such as the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

## Notice

Contract for maintenance and support plan for Agilent mass spectrometer at the Cefas Weymouth laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb912611-beeb-4e30-8faa-180702d455a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,783 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb912611-beeb-4e30-8faa-180702d455a0
- 18 Jul 2023 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407845f4-310e-4271-923e-e00df493d422

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb912611-beeb-4e30-8faa-180702d455a0
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407845f4-310e-4271-923e-e00df493d422
  18th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b4caff6-cfdd-45dc-8b47-370c664e1bde
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36a14a3a-bf2e-4ab1-89c6-6d3d119afbda
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v2

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