CEFAS26-64 Provision of Maintenance and Assurance Services

Description

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 × StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR Systems 4 × QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR Systems (0.2 ml block) 1 × QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System (0.2 ml block) 1 × 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. ## Contract award