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title: "CEFAS25-142 Equipment Servicing Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4b1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# CEFAS25-142 Equipment Servicing Contract

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4b1

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a UK-based sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the servicing of laboratory equipment. The contract, titled "CEFAS25-142 Equipment Servicing Contract," pertains to the industry category of repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery and equipment. This procurement process was executed through a direct award method, citing the supplier's technical expertise and necessary access to parts. The contract was signed on the 22nd of January 2026, and services will commence from the 23rd of January 2026, running through to the 12th of January 2029. The contract was awarded to Waters Ltd, located in Wilmslow, Cheshire, who will provide these services and ensure compliance with the relevant legislative requirements.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, particularly those with strong technical capabilities and access to original parts. Although the contract was awarded directly to a large-scale supplier, the focus on technical expertise underscores the importance of such qualifications for potential competitors in similar future tenders. Businesses within the UK that offer innovative solutions or possess specialised knowledge in equipment servicing for regulatory compliance could leverage this type of procurement to expand their service offerings and demonstrate value to public sector clients.

## Notice

3 year servicing contract for Waters laboratory equipment

### Procurement Information

Original Equipment Manufacturer with technical expertise and access to parts which are needed at short notice to meet our legislative requirements for the programme which uses this kit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005884-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,069 |
| Contracts value | £175,069 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005884-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083125-2025
- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082403-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005884-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083125-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082403-2025
  12th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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