Scope
Reference
CEFAS25-142
Description
3 year servicing contract for Waters Laboratory Equipment
Contract 1. CEFAS25-142 Equipment Servicing Contract
Supplier
Contract value
- £175,069.90 excluding VAT
- £210,083.88 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 January 2026 to 12 January 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Technical reasons- the supplier is the Original Equipment Manufacturer, having the OEM service the equipment ensures availability of parts and engineers and ability to meet our critical SLAs. The instruments are vital for Cefas to perform its legal duties for other Government bodies.
Supplier
Waters Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHY-2265-MGZW
Stamford Avenue, Altrincham, Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 4AX
United Kingdom
Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. CEFAS25-142 Equipment Servicing Contract
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-5299-JGTN
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom
Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government