---
title: "CEFAS26-23 Contract for high throughput Insitu-hybridisation equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a39"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# CEFAS26-23 Contract for high throughput Insitu-hybridisation equipment

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a39

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) located in Lowestoft, UK, and aims to service and maintain Leica BOND RXm Processing Module lab equipment. Categorised under repair and maintenance services for testing apparatus, the contract falls within the services industry. The procurement was executed directly, below threshold without competition, and has moved to the award stage. The contract was signed on 17th July 2025 with a completion date set for 16th July 2026, allowing for a renewal option of an additional 12 months.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in servicing laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in high throughput in situ hybridisation technology. While the contract is currently awarded to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd., other large enterprises with similar capabilities may find future opportunities during the renewal phase. Engaging with public authorities like CEFAS could foster long-term business relationships, especially for firms capable of providing precise and reliable maintenance solutions within the scientific research sector.

## Notice

Servicing and maintenance contract for specialised Leica BOND RXm Processing Module lab equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023142-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,754 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023142-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023142-2026
  13th 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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