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title: "CEFAS23-76 Contract for extended Warranty on LCMSMS laboratory system"
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# CEFAS23-76 Contract for extended Warranty on LCMSMS laboratory system

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5854e9c-bc5e-4ff6-bb39-930856a5911a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, seeking services for an extended warranty on the waters Xevo TQ-Absolute LCMSMS laboratory system. The industry category for this tender is repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery and equipment, as classified under CPV code 50532000. The contract award stage is complete, applicable to delivery in locations worldwide and involves a direct procurement method with a contract period from 13 January 2024 to 12 January 2026. Key details include an award value of £108,151.66 and the availability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender underscores opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair of laboratory systems, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in international markets. With direct procurement and a single tender action below threshold, the process is streamlined, providing an advantageous entry point for capable businesses to collaborate with Cefas on delivering technical warranty services across various geographic locations. Suppliers experienced in dealing with complex laboratory equipment such as LCMSMS would be well-suited to compete and deliver value in this procurement process.

## Notice

Cefas require services for an extended warranty on the aters Xevo TQ-Absolute LCMSMS laboratory system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8b50060-a485-46b9-9130-9329731f0eb4 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2024 - 12 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,519 |
| 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8b50060-a485-46b9-9130-9329731f0eb4
- 15 May 2023 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e21953d8-f696-4c6d-baea-4312fc422d98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8b50060-a485-46b9-9130-9329731f0eb4
  9th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e21953d8-f696-4c6d-baea-4312fc422d98
  15th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/764ff664-723a-42f7-86bd-3eb9b5c753bb
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84d9d1f7-2b78-4fa2-812c-bf6cedb3e935
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v2

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