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King Scallop Dredge Stock Survey Assessment - May survey only

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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29 Apr 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) as the buying organisation, seeking services for a "King Scallop Dredge Stock Survey Assessment" to be conducted in May 2025. The contract has been awarded to Evening Star FR LLP for this purpose. The procurement, part of a larger collaboration with Defra, sought the hire of a vessel with crew within the industry category of marine services. The contract spans from 4th April 2025 to 30th June 2025, operating under a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The central government authority operates from Lowestoft, while the supplier is based in Fraserburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those offering vessel hire with qualified crews. Companies with capabilities in marine operations and a proven track record for short-term, high-impact survey projects could find similar opportunities advantageous for growth. The non-competitive nature of the procurement process suggests that smaller, highly efficient companies, able to offer specialised services, could be particularly well-suited to future collaborations with Cefas and similar public authorities.

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Notice Title

King Scallop Dredge Stock Survey Assessment - May survey only

Notice Description

As part of an ongoing research project, Cefas is collaborating with Defra and industry partners for the provision of the 2025 May king scallop dredge survey services. This Contract seeks to secure a suitable vessel and all management, crew, victuals, fuel, and other services necessary to carry out the requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050923
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017602-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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

EVENING STAR FR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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