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title: "CEFAS25-58 In-vitro toxicity assay system for water and marine sediment testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05569a"
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# CEFAS25-58 In-vitro toxicity assay system for water and marine sediment testing

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05569a

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, UK, is seeking suppliers for an "In-vitro toxicity assay system for water and marine sediment testing". The procurement, categorised under detection and analysis apparatus, is at the tender stage with an open competition method. The closing date for tender submissions is 21st July 2025, with the inquiry period ending on 18th July 2025. The procurement process is conducted electronically, with a total estimated contract value of £17,500 GBP, starting on 18th August 2025, and concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring equipment and bioluminescence technology, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement focuses on quality, comprising technical aspects (60%), social value (10%), and cost (30%), providing a competitive edge to companies delivering technical innovations and value-led solutions in the marine monitoring sector. As the tender allows electronic submissions, it facilitates broader participation across different regions and firms, enhancing competitive opportunities in the sector.

## Notice

Cefas require one portable in-vitro toxicity assay system suitable for use in marine and environmental monitoring applications. The equipment will be used to assess the toxicity of marine seawater and sediment samples through bioluminescence inhibition assays.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036365-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,583 |
| Lots value | £14,583 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 11:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036365-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036365-2025
  1st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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