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title: "CEFAS22-34 Supply of Milk Sample Collection Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bfb"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# CEFAS22-34 Supply of Milk Sample Collection Services

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

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS22-34 Supply of Milk Sample Collection Services". The contract, awarded to National Milk Records Ltd, involves the collection and delivery of milk samples across the United Kingdom, supporting CEFAS's milk monitoring programme. The procurement was conducted directly under a "below threshold - without competition" method and is classified under the services category, specifically courier services. The contract, initially signed on 21 May 2025, has seen an amendment extending its value and completion date to 31 December 2026, with an updated gross value of £185,000.

This procurement provides a focused business opportunity for companies specialising in logistics, particularly those offering courier services with capabilities to handle specialised goods across various locations. Given the nature of the contract, businesses adept at consistent service delivery with administrative support infrastructure are well-positioned to compete. Although this contract is complete, similar future tenders offer potential avenues for growth, particularly for businesses interested in expanding into government contracts within the fisheries and environmental sectors.

## Notice

Collection and delivery of milk samples for delivery to Cefas on a weekly basis from various locations around the UK, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the contract. Services for the milk monitoring programme programme under a fixed-term arrangement aligned to the contract period. The approach includes maintaining consistent administrative support throughout the programme and ensuring service delivery remains aligned with agreed sample volumes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069145-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £154,167 |

## 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 | NATIONAL MILK RECORDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 11:48 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069145-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023944-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069145-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023944-2026
  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

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