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Cefas25-01 Contract for the Supply of Sea Going Sampling Services

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21 May 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) recently concluded a public procurement process for the "Cefas25-01 Contract for the Supply of Sea Going Sampling Services". This tender, categorised under marine research services, was aimed at conducting catch sampling aboard commercial fishing vessels, supporting the Cefas Fisheries Monitoring Projects. The procurement process, executed via a single tender action, was completed with the award stage finalised on 28th May 2025. The contract, valued at £120,000, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement was open to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other international locations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in marine research services, especially those specialising in at-sea data collection and fisheries monitoring. Companies with established experience in professional and reputable sample collection in marine environments would have been highly competitive for this contract. Although CEFAS did not indicate a preference for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses aligned with the aforementioned capabilities could leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in governmental projects and develop a portfolio showcasing their expertise in high-standard, international marine research services.

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Notice Title

Cefas25-01 Contract for the Supply of Sea Going Sampling Services

Notice Description

Undertake catch sampling at sea aboard commercial fishing vessels in line with the current requirements of the Cefas Fisheries Monitoring Projects. One of the main features of this project is that standards of professional behaviour and Cefas' reputation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8672b0cb-efaa-415d-a838-5858aff71656
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546588f9-8720-49d3-b996-3c289612db9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEASCOPE FISHERIES RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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