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CEFAS25-45 Guardbuoys for Waverider Protection

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

30 Mar 2026 at 15:13

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

28 Apr 2025 at 11:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a central government public authority in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, is at the award stage of their procurement process titled "CEFAS25-45 Guardbuoys for Waverider Protection." The procurement falls under the industry category of buoy positioning services, specifically covering four locations in Scotland and aims to provide additional protection for waverider buoys. The process was initiated without competition, using a direct procurement method, and concluded with the award on 28th April 2025. This contract amendment notice was published on 30th March 2026, with the contract period running from 9th March 2026 until 30th November 2026, with a contract value of £71,922 GBP.

The tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in buoy positioning and protection services. The Northern Lighthouse Board, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh, has successfully been awarded the contract, providing an exemplary model for similar businesses aiming to compete in this sector. Businesses equipped to manage maritime safety equipment and with expertise in managing guardbuoys and vessel impact protection are well-suited for such opportunities, as the demand for innovative solutions continues in the public sector. This process exemplifies the importance of direct procurement methods for service providers that can offer specialised protection systems for maritime infrastructure.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050853
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029271-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
£71,922 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
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

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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