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CEFAS25-27 Contract for research into water quality

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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21 May 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS25-27 Contract for research into water quality." This process falls under the industry category of research services and involves the development of solutions for water quality concerning coral reefs and seagrasses. The contract's focus includes creating a toolkit for practitioners to mitigate marine pollution and developing research priorities for future investments. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold without competition, and the award stage was reached. The contract, valued at £35,000 gross, began on 20th May 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. CEFAS, a central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, stands as the buying organisation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and environmental research services. Particularly, businesses capable of providing innovative research solutions and developing strategic interventions in marine ecosystems would greatly benefit from this contract. Large-scale organisations with a background in environmental science, possessing post-doctoral research capabilities, or specialising in pollution control and ecological protection would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can facilitate business growth through collaboration with government bodies and pioneering in the field of marine environmental solutions.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-27 Contract for research into water quality

Notice Description

Contract for post-doctoral student to support a study which will look at water quality solutions for coral reefs and seagrasses. The R&D study will develop a toolkit to guide practitioners on place-based interventions that have been shown to improve and/or mitigate marine pollution issues to protect coral reefs and develop a roadmap for research and develop priorities to guide future investments by CORDAP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023637-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Rachel Zabari
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

DEVIN ROWELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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