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CEFAS25-36 Contract for the provision of King Scallop Dredge Surveys

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

12 May 2026 at 13:10

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

03 Sep 2025 at 11:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Jul 2025 at 09:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 May 2025 at 11:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) concerns the "CEFAS25-36 Contract for the provision of King Scallop Dredge Surveys." This contract falls within the fisheries research industry category and is geographically focused on the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the English Channel, Bristol Channel, and Yorkshire/Durham coast. The process reached the contract amendment stage as of 12 May 2026, following its prior award on 3 September 2025. Initially awarded in an open procedure, the contract allows for a flexible extension of three additional 12-month periods, indicating an anticipated end date by 31 March 2029. The legal basis governing this tender is outlined under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for organisations within the maritime and fisheries sectors, particularly those equipped with research vessels and experience in scallop dredging operations. SMEs like Evening Star FR LLP, which was the original contract awardee, exemplify the type of business well-suited for this award due to their specialised services in fishing vessel operations. Engaging in such contracts not only provides steady workflows and revenue streams given the contractual extensions but also positions businesses at the forefront of collaborating on scientific research projects essential for sustainable fisheries management. The open procurement method ensures that diverse entities, including smaller or regional enterprises, have the chance to compete effectively by aligning their expertise with the strategic goals of Cefas and its partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-36 Contract for the provision of King Scallop Dredge Surveys

Notice Description

As part of an ongoing research project, Cefas is collaborating with Defra and industry partners to carry out dredge fishing surveys with the aim of determining harvestable biomass of king scallop in the main fishing grounds around England

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05297d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043435-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34513100 - Fishing vessels

63726700 - Fishing-vessel services

63726800 - Research vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£402,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£402,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Postcode Area
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 LLP

Further Information

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