---
title: "CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory fume cupboards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666a4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-10"
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# CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory fume cupboards

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666a4

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs recently concluded a procurement process for the supply of fume cupboards for the CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory. This direct procurement was conducted below the competition threshold and is now in the award stage, with the contract being signed on 2 February 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the industry for fume cupboards. The department, serving as the central buying authority, is located in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement process was completed without competition due to the urgent need, commencing on 6 February 2026 and set to complete by 31 March 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can meet urgent requirements without entering a competitive bidding process. Large-scale suppliers capable of providing specialised fume cupboards are well-suited for similar future procurements. Fumair, a large supplier based in Hertford, was awarded the contract, demonstrating the contracting authority's preference for reliable and established companies capable of fulfilling urgent supply needs. Such tenders offer potential growth for businesses by securing government contracts for essential supplies in the scientific and environmental sectors.

## Notice

Procuremnt of urgently required CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory fume cupboards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021475-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 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 | £41,555 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39141500 - Fume cupboards

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021475-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021475-2026
  10th 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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