---
title: "CEFAS26-55 contract for repair/preventative maintenance for a Leco Pegasus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067254"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# CEFAS26-55 contract for repair/preventative maintenance for a Leco Pegasus

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067254

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the repair and preventative maintenance of a Leco Pegasus analytical instrument. This procurement, initiated as a direct tender without competition under the legal basis of the UK's 2023 legislation, was completed with the status of the contract marked as active from 15 December 2025, concluding by 15 December 2026. Located in Lowestoft, the contract focuses on research laboratory services within the environmental industry, offering opportunities particularly for large-scale entities providing instrumental maintenance and repair services.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in analytical instrument services to grow, particularly those proficient in providing comprehensive maintenance and repair solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £26,000 with additional on-site and off-site services, indicates a lucrative engagement for firms like Leco Instruments UK Limited, who possess the necessary scale and expertise. Companies adept in servicing high-precision research equipment, particularly within the environmental sector, can leverage similar opportunities to establish or expand their footprint in this niche market. Businesses offering both repair and preventative maintenance for laboratory instruments are well-suited to compete in tenders like these, emphasising the importance of sustained performance and compliance with technical specifications.

## Notice

Contract for 12 month Repair / Preventative Maintenance for a Leco Pegasus Analytical Instrument. The Service Contract provides Cefas with a priority repair and maintenance service along with other on-site and off-site services in order to keep the instrument performing in accordance to operating specifications. Critically, the repair service element

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026634-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,000 |

## 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 | LECO INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026634-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026634-2026
  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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