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title: "CEFAS26-91"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# CEFAS26-91

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdf

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has completed the procurement process titled "CEFAS26-91" under the industry category of Laboratory Reagents. This contract involves the provision of molecular diagnostic reagents crucial for maintaining diagnostic services and operational preparedness. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, CEFAS handled this direct procurement without competition, below the threshold, aimed at ensuring service continuity. The contract commenced on 11 May 2026 and will end on 12 May 2027, with Promega UK Ltd., a large supplier based in Southampton, being awarded the contract valued at £25,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and diagnostic tools, particularly those capable of supporting ongoing service demands and emergency response efforts. Enterprises already operating within the molecular diagnostics sector or those looking to expand in the public sector by providing essential goods and services to government bodies might find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The focus on uninterrupted service delivery and contingency planning underscores the need for businesses with robust logistics and supply chain capabilities.

## Notice

Provision of molecular diagnostic reagents required throughout the year to support the delivery of diagnostic services under an established Service Level Agreement (SLA). The reagents are used by the Molecular Diagnostics team and are supplied through an existing managed inventory system that is critical to operational delivery and contingency arrangements. The requirement supports ongoing service continuity and operational preparedness, including the ability to respond effectively in the event of a disease outbreak.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066721-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | PROMEGA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066721-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066721-2026
  15th July 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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