---
title: "CEFAS26-16 Contract for provision of fluorescence microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662a8"
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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-0662a8

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a sub-central government public authority, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a fluorescence microscope and associated peripherals for its laboratory located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category within the scientific equipment industry. The award was made through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract status is active as of 27 February 2026. The procurement process reached its completion stage on 31 March 2026, following the signing of the contract with GT Vision Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech scientific equipment, especially SMEs, given the direct procurement method employed. Suppliers of niche products such as fluorescent and polarising microscopes are well-positioned to leverage contracts like this to expand their reach in public sector scientific laboratories. With GT Vision Ltd securing the contract, SMEs in similar industries can take cues from their successful engagement and explore potential collaboration with organisations like Cefas, as they often seek innovative and specialised solutions to advance their research capabilities.

## 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/019750-2026 |
| 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 09:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019750-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019750-2026
  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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