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title: "CEFAS22: Maintenance services for laboratory analytical equipment"
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# CEFAS22: Maintenance services for laboratory analytical equipment

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc3c36a1-6143-431e-8f8a-8e4f917af5e0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a service contract awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for maintenance services pertaining to laboratory analytical equipment, specifically through a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action. The contract, valued at £15,043.12, is set to commence on 5th April 2022 and will run until 30th April 2023. The tender was officially completed as of 30th March 2022, and the equipment maintenance will be executed by Shimadzu UK Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is located in Lowestoft, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services and maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in servicing analytical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this niche would find strong relevance in competing for similar contracts due to the nature of the procurement. Engaging in contracts like this can help build expertise and reputation within the industry while fostering business growth through enhanced service offerings and potential networking with larger suppliers.

## Notice

Cefas have awarded a maintenance and service contract for two pieces of analytical laboratory equipment. For technical reasons this contract is required to be with the manufacturer of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4086a2c-5714-44be-b666-ebf69aed6d7e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,043 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,043 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4086a2c-5714-44be-b666-ebf69aed6d7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4086a2c-5714-44be-b666-ebf69aed6d7e
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0876771c-292f-4676-a73d-f14cc9c5dea8
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