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title: "CEFAS26-17 Contract for provision of pipetting robot"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# CEFAS26-17 Contract for provision of pipetting robot

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662c2

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of their procurement process for the supply of a pipetting robot and associated peripherals. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, specifically aimed at laboratory pipettes and accessories. The awarded contract commenced on 27th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. It involves a gross contract value of £43,624.20, allocated under the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender, identified as CEFAS26-17, falls within the goods category and pertains to the scientific research industry.

This procurement provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with innovative solutions in automation and precision technologies. Waters Ltd, a large enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting that businesses of similar scale and expertise in producing laboratory pipettes and accessories may find success in such tenders. The transparent procurement approach, without competition, allows specific market players to showcase their high-value products directly to the contracting authority, fostering partnerships and expanding market reach within the government sector.

## Notice

Provision of pipetting robot and associated peripherals for the Cefas Weymouth laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019790-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| 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 | £36,353 |

## 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 10:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019790-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019790-2026
  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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