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title: "CEFAS25-117 Qiagen Instruments Maintenance Contract"
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published: "2025-09-25"
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# CEFAS25-117 Qiagen Instruments Maintenance Contract

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a1d6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CEFAS25-117 Qiagen Instruments Maintenance Contract" has been successfully awarded and concluded. Managed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, this contract pertains to the maintenance of Qiagen Instruments at the Weymouth Laboratory within the services category. The procurement was executed through a direct method, falling below the threshold and without competition, ensuring a streamlined process concluded with Qiagen Limited as the supplier. The contract, valued at £18,133.68, was signed on 28th July 2025 and spans from 30th July 2025 to 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses engaged in the maintenance and installation services of laboratory equipment. Companies possessing expertise in servicing high-end laboratory instruments, similar to Qiagen's offerings, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. Growth can be nurtured through reliability and expertise in contract execution, potentially opening doors to similar future opportunities. Businesses aiming to supply specialised services to sub-central government bodies, like CEFAS, may find aligning their capabilities with the technical requirements of such tenders advantageous for capitalising on similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for the yearly Qiagen Instruments Maintenance 2025-2026 to maintain instruments located at the Weymouth Laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059591-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,133 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 10:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059591-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059591-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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