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CEFAS25-45 Guardbuoys for Waverider Protection

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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28 Apr 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority within the central government in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the hire of guardbuoys from the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) to protect waverider buoys at four locations in Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, as per the legal basis from the UKPGA 2023/54. The process has advanced to the award and contract stage, with the contract signed on 24th March 2025, effective from 31st March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounts to GBP 42,385.01.

The provision of guardbuoys presents important opportunities for businesses involved in marine safety and buoy positioning services. Companies delivering similar marine services can explore potential collaborations or future tenders with agencies like CEFAS. This contract particularly aligns with businesses capable of ensuring protection against vessel impact and specialising in buoy maintenance or deployment—areas critical to supporting governmental environmental monitoring efforts.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-45 Guardbuoys for Waverider Protection

Notice Description

Hire of Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) guardbuoys for 4 Scottish Locations. The guardbuoys are essential as they provide additional protection from vessel impact to the waverider buoys.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050853
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017287-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63724300 - Buoy positioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Giovana Cousseau
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

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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