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title: "CEFAS24-119 Contract for Leica laboratory equipment service support"
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# CEFAS24-119 Contract for Leica laboratory equipment service support

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f4a1b97-167a-4acc-a0f5-e45372f0bb68

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## Summary

Cefas has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS24-119 Contract for Leica laboratory equipment service support," focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment services. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 38000000, covers multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories. The direct procurement process concluded with an award on 26 June 2024, with the contract period running from 17 July 2024 to 16 July 2025. The contract is valued at £10,421.16 and the tender process was completed via a single tender action below the threshold, demonstrating a streamlined procurement method aimed at SME participation.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity, particularly suitable for SMEs specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance services. Given the direct procurement method, businesses with proven expertise in servicing high throughput Insitu-hybridisation assays equipment would be well-positioned to compete. This type of tender provides an avenue for small and medium enterprises to secure government contracts, thereby offering a stable revenue stream and the potential for future collaboration with Cefas and other similar organisations.

## Notice

Contract for support and maintenance on Leica laboratory instrument for high throughput Insitu-hybridisation assays.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8244262f-d63e-4722-b697-331834d1718b |
| 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 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,421 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8244262f-d63e-4722-b697-331834d1718b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8244262f-d63e-4722-b697-331834d1718b
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6b5d685-f66f-479d-a751-c13b50f66fb4
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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