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CEFAS26-70 Contract for insurance policy for subsea camera equipment hire

CEFAS

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

In this public procurement process, Cefas, a renowned organisation located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, undertook a tender to secure an insurance policy for subsea camera equipment hire. Categorised under "Damage or loss insurance services," this initiative was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Willis Towers Watson. The contract, valued at £14,000, is intended to cover the equipment for surveys on the RV Endeavour. This agreement, which spans one day on 15th April 2026, has been documented and published on Contracts Finder as of 28th April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services. The requirement for coverage of advanced subsea equipment suggests a fit for firms with experience in handling complex and high-value policies. Given its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social ventures have a promising chance to compete in such tenders. The broad geographic delivery scope extending from British Overseas Territories to the Rest of the World further expands the opportunities for businesses looking to develop international reach and expertise in the insurance domain.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-70 Contract for insurance policy for subsea camera equipment hire

Notice Description

Insurance policy for 12 months to cover hired subsea camera and associated equipment for surveys on the RV Endeavour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a340c769-70cc-4c57-99d2-e959639a4857
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e034b5b3-fdce-4ffc-adaf-cb26b5bd268e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 24 hours
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

WILLIS TOWERS WATSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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