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title: "CEFAS24-156 Contract for provision of temperature probes and data loggers"
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# CEFAS24-156 Contract for provision of temperature probes and data loggers

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a660480-9742-4997-9a3e-8fb474aeb297

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Cefas, concerning the provision of temperature probes and data loggers for its Weymouth laboratory, was completed under a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. With an award status tagged as 'complete', the contract commenced on 1st September 2024 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2026. This transaction falls under the industry category for probes, with a contract value of £37,372, servicing locations in regions such as the South West of the United Kingdom, among others. The last noted update was published on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in scientific equipment, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as it highlights the criteria of being suitable for these types of enterprises. Organisations with expertise in manufacturing or supplying temperature measurement instruments or related goods stand a promising chance in similar future tenders. With Cefas acting as the buyer, known for its scientific research reach, businesses related to laboratory technologies could develop strategic collaborations through such procurements.

## Notice

Provision of updated temperature probes and data loggers for Cefas Weymouth laboratory technical areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/569a687e-caf7-40d5-b0b5-3240c5e04188 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,058 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON BIOMEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141641 - Probes

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/569a687e-caf7-40d5-b0b5-3240c5e04188
- 1 Nov 2024 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29d8d21-fff1-4001-a421-24f82d2cdcbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/569a687e-caf7-40d5-b0b5-3240c5e04188
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29d8d21-fff1-4001-a421-24f82d2cdcbc
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddd45fd4-5b16-4060-aa9e-a998ac84381d
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a538992-dffb-4b86-8e2d-46a1f87fe123
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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