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title: "CEFAS26-16 Contract for provision of fluorescence microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# CEFAS26-16 Contract for provision of fluorescence microscope

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662a7

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government entity based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a fluorescence microscope and associated peripherals for their laboratory. Under contract number CEFAS26-16, the contract was awarded on 27th February 2026. CEFAS utilised a direct procurement method, selecting GT Vision Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise from Wickhambrook, UK, as the supplier. The procurement category is goods within the fluorescent and polarising microscopes industry classification, and the contract period is between 27th February 2026 and 31st March 2026 with a gross value of £34,564.75.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those offering innovative microscopy solutions, to engage with public sector science centres like CEFAS. The choice of procurement method, which involved no competition, suggests an opportunity for businesses to establish direct relationships with buyers who rely on specific innovations and quality assurances provided by SMEs. Companies in the optical and lab equipment sector, especially SMEs, are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts by offering tailored solutions that meet the specific requirements of scientific research facilities. This dynamic environment can foster business growth through partnership and development in the public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of fluorescence microscope and associated peripherals for Cefas laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019749-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,803 |

## 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 | GT VISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019749-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019749-2026
  5th March 2026 - 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

## Provenance

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