---
title: "CEFAS26-50 Sequencing consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067141"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# CEFAS26-50 Sequencing consumables

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067141

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of sequencing consumables under the title "CEFAS26-50 Sequencing consumables." This was categorised within the industry of laboratory reagents, specifically under goods procurement. The contract, awarded to Illumina Cambridge, commenced on 1 January 2026 and is due to conclude on 31 March 2026. It was conducted through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. This procurement followed legal stipulations from UKPGA 2023/54, with the contract signed on 31 December 2025.

This procurement opportunity provides growth potential for businesses involved in supplying scientific consumables or laboratory reagents, especially those capable of fulfilling direct procurement contracts without competition. Illumina Cambridge, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the type of business well-positioned to succeed in this sector. Businesses of varying scales with expertise in environmental science or aquatic research supplies might consider engaging with CEFAS in future opportunities, potentially fostering long-term collaboration and increasing their reach within the public procurement market. The collaboration could pave new paths for expansion and innovation within the scientific supplies industry.

## Notice

Sequencing consumables for delivery of various projects/consumables spend within the current FY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026201-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,333 |

## 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026201-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026201-2026
  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

## Provenance

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