12-month service contract for specialist analytical instrument maintenance.
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The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) seeks a 12-month service contract for repair and preventative maintenance of a specialist analytical instrument used within the Chemistry, Plastics and HABs technical areas at its Lowestoft facility. The contract is awarded without competition, indicating a likely sole-source arrangement for the original equipment manufacturer or an authorized service provider. The scope covers scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs to ensure instrument uptime. No specific qualifications or certifications are mentioned beyond the specialist nature of the equipment.