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CEFAS25-28 Data study for detection of oil spills using satellite data

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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23 Apr 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science has completed the procurement process for a data study aimed at detecting oil spills using satellite data. This project is classified under the 'Research and Development Services' category and is associated with the central government public authority. The procurement process, conducted through a direct method below the threshold and without competition, resulted in a contract awarded to The Alan Turing Institute. The services contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and will conclude on 1 April 2026, spanning locations across the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based in Lowestoft, UKH14.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in data analysis, satellite imaging, and environmental monitoring. Businesses capable of offering innovative solutions for data scalability and accuracy in detection could greatly benefit. The engagement with a central government authority through such contracts could also enhance a company's reputation and provide a platform for future public sector collaborations, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium enterprises like The Alan Turing Institute.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-28 Data study for detection of oil spills using satellite data

Notice Description

The goal of the data study is to automatically detect actively leaking shipwrecks in a way that can be scaled up on a cloud platform to monitor hundreds of shipwreck sites simultaneously. The detections will need to be screened by an observer so detection accuracy must be balanced with the number of false positives produced, as a result of wind effects, natural spills or image speckle noise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05064c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016503-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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