---
title: "CEFAS26-27 Purchase of two bead beating grinder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bbb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# CEFAS26-27 Purchase of two bead beating grinder

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

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science has conducted a procurement process under the title "CEFAS26-27 Purchase of two bead beating grinder," classified within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. This contract is specifically for the procurement of two FastPrep-24 5G bead beating grinder and lysis systems to aid in processing tissue samples. The buyer, based in Lowestoft, UK, completed this direct procurement without competition, citing it as below the threshold. The procurement stage is concluded with the award being active as of 17th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 11th December to 31st December 2025. The total contract value is £18,120 gross, amounting to £15,100 net, signed with MP Biomedicals UK Ltd based in Eschwege, Germany.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on precision devices and sample processing technologies. With no competition involved, the procurement method favours suppliers directly capable of meeting specialised and timely needs for high-quality equipment. Businesses like MP Biomedicals UK Ltd, equipped with advanced laboratory technologies and expertise, stand well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Companies desiring growth in public authority contracts and possessing the capability to supply accurately specified laboratory apparatus can find prospects for expansion by engaging in similar procurement processes. Given the growing needs for efficient tissue processing equipment and development in environmental sciences, this contract could serve as a benchmark for future targeted acquisitions.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of two FastPrep-24 5G bead beating grinder and lysis systems for processing tissue samples

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023826-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,100 |

## 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 | MP BIOMEDICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023826-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023826-2026
  17th 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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