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title: "CEFAS26-53 Provision of a UV spectrophotometer and light source"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067231"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# CEFAS26-53 Provision of a UV spectrophotometer and light source

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067231

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) concerns the provision of a UV spectrophotometer and light source, intended for use in the Lowestoft Laboratory situated in the United Kingdom. With the contract award date on 10 February 2026, and the contract period starting from 11 February 2026 to 28 February 2026, the procurement process has been completed. CEFAS, classified as a sub-central government public authority, utilised a direct procurement method under the 'Below threshold - without competition' category. The contract was awarded to Ocean Optics B.V, a large supplier based in Oxford, specialising in mass spectrometers within the goods industry category.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in scientific equipment or optical instrument manufacturing and supply, especially those specialising in spectrophotometers and related devices. Firms with similar capabilities could anticipate future opportunities in collaborating with government agencies such as CEFAS, focusing on research and development within the environmental sciences realm. Businesses that can offer innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, benefitting from the potential partnerships and prestige associated with serving a notable public authority.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a UV spectrophotometer and light source for use in the Lowestoft Laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026582-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,370 |

## 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 | OCEAN OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 09:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026582-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026582-2026
  24th 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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