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CEFAS26-64 Provision of Maintenance and Assurance Services

Awarded to Life Technologies Ltd

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE(buyer)

Published
Published 27 April 2026

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Overview

CEFAS has awarded a contract worth £34,529 to Life Technologies Ltd for provision of maintenance and assurance services on Life Technologies laboratory instruments used for molecular and genetic analysis. The contract covers one year of annual service cover (2 April 2026 to 1 April 2027) for seven pieces of equipment including StepOnePlus and QuantStudio Real-Time PCR Systems and a 3500xL Genetic Analyzer, providing preventative maintenance, assurance cover, and manufacturer technical support to ensure equipment reliability and performance.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
27 April 2026
Classification (CPV)
Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Award outcome

Awarded value
£34,529
Award date
2 April 2026
Contract period
2 April 2026 → 1 April 2027
Contract length
1 year
Winner
  • Life Technologies Ltd

This contract ends on 1 April 2027.

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About the winner

Life Technologies Ltd

Based in
Paisley

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Market context

Typical award in Repair and maintenance services

£103,014

Median of 7,858 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 66% below the median.

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE in the last 12 months

92

contracts awarded, worth £8,432,113 in total

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  1. Contract

    27 April 2026

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