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title: "CEFAS26-05 maintenance of high-end analytical instruments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067979"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# CEFAS26-05 maintenance of high-end analytical instruments

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067979

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process under the title "CEFAS26-05 maintenance of high-end analytical instruments." This procurement, initiated as a direct method below the threshold without competition, aimed at repairing and providing preventative maintenance for analytical instruments within the Chemistry TA. The contract, valued at £64,621.68 gross, was awarded on 31 March 2026 and will run from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2029, ensuring proper maintenance of precision equipment services. The process is tagged under supply services particularly related to repair and maintenance services of precision equipment.

This contract presents opportunities for companies specialised in precision equipment services, particularly those offering analytical instrument maintenance and repair. Shimadzu UK Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, demonstrating potential growth for businesses with expertise in high-end analytical instruments. Businesses capable of delivering similar services could find strong prospects in future tenders connected to scientific research instruments, fostering sectoral growth and technological advancements. This illustrates a promising avenue for SMEs to expand their operations through governmental contracts in the scientific equipment maintenance industry.

## Notice

Repair/preventative maintenance of one high-end analytical instruments within the Chemistry TA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029801-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,621 |

## 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 | SHIMADZU UK LIMTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029801-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029801-2026
  31st 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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