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title: "CEFAS26-64 Provision of Maintenance and Assurance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b92"
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# CEFAS26-64 Provision of Maintenance and Assurance Services

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b92

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## Summary

The contract "CEFAS26-64 Provision of Maintenance and Assurance Services" has been awarded by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on the repair and maintenance of laboratory instruments used for molecular and genetic analysis. The contract was formalised on 3 April 2026 and will be valid until 1 April 2027. It employs a direct procurement method, deemed as below threshold and without competition, thus simplifying the process. The award was made to Life Technologies Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Paisley. This proactive approach ensures critical equipment reliability and technical support, underpinning vital laboratory operations. Key legal compliance is maintained through UK legislation 2023/54. The contract is active as of the latest update on 27 April 2026.

Businesses engaged in laboratory technology services or specialising in maintenance and assurance support stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. These opportunities cater particularly to firms able to deliver specialised services like preventative maintenance and assurance cover for high-tech scientific equipment. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in equipment uptime, technical reliability, and compliance with service plans by leading manufacturers are well-positioned to take advantage of similar procurement processes. Participating in direct method contracts could help businesses expand their footprint in public sector procurement, ensuring steady service demand while bolstering opportunities for business growth through strategic partnerships with sub-central government bodies like CEFAS.

## Notice

This contract covers the provision of maintenance and assurance services for Life Technologies laboratory instruments used for molecular and genetic analysis. The contract includes annual service cover (for the period 2 April 2026 to 1 April 2027) for the following equipment: 2 x StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR Systems 4 x QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR Systems (0.2 ml block) 1 x QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System (0.2 ml block) 1 x 3500xL Genetic Analyzer The services provided include preventative maintenance, assurance cover, and support in line with Life Technologies' applicable service plans (including AB Maintenance and AB Assurance), helping to ensure continued reliability, performance, and compliance of critical laboratory equipment. These instruments support essential laboratory testing and analysis activities, and the contract ensures equipment uptime, technical support, and specialist servicing by the manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038018-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,529 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038018-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038018-2026
  27th April 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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