---
title: "CEFAS26-41 Contract for Annual Maintenance of Sequencing Instruments"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# CEFAS26-41 Contract for Annual Maintenance of Sequencing Instruments

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670e7

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has concluded the procurement process for contracting the annual maintenance of sequencing instruments, specifically the MiSeq and NextSeq2000, in their sequencing laboratory at Weymouth. As a sub-central government public authority, CEFAS utilised a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold without competition. The procurement process covered research laboratory services within the UKH14 region, with the contract awarded to Illumina Cambridge Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Cambridge, UKH12 region. The contract was signed on 3rd November 2025 and remains active from 18th January 2026 to 20th January 2027, with a maximum gross value of £55,083.42.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those offering maintenance solutions for sophisticated sequencing instruments. Firms with expertise in technology maintenance, especially those familiar with MiSeq and NextSeq2000 models, will be well-positioned to engage with similar contracts. The lack of competition in the procurement method signals potential openings for niche companies within the biotechnology and research sectors to establish long-term partnerships with government bodies such as CEFAS.

## Notice

Contract for the Annual maintenance of the MiSeq and NextSeq2000 sequencing instruments in the sequencing laboratory at Weymouth

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026037-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,902 |

## 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 08:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026037-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026037-2026
  23rd 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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