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

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science is seeking procurement for a portable in-vitro toxicity assay system dedicated to marine and environmental monitoring applications through an open competition method. This tender is part of an active procurement process, focusing on goods within the detection and analysis apparatus industry category. The procurement phase is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 21st July 2025. The contract involves a region in the United Kingdom, specifically Lowestoft, with enquiries closing on 18th July 2025. Notable deadlines and legal proceedings aligned with this tender are compliant with regulations under statute 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the focus on technical quality, social value, and cost criteria, businesses with expertise in developing portable assay systems and marine testing equipment would be well-suited to compete. The contract value is set at £17,500 gross, implying substantial revenue potential for the successful bidder within the specified contract period running from 18th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. Interested parties should consider the comprehensive assessment of marine sediment toxicity and its implications for environmental monitoring and apply accordingly.

## 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/036366-2025 |
| 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/036366-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036366-2025
  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

## Provenance

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