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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 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 10:59

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 08:12

Tender

30 May 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a UK public authority, has recently awarded the CEFAS25-36 contract to Evening Star FR LLP for the provision of King Scallop Dredge Surveys. This contract, valued at £482,460, commenced on 3rd September 2025 and runs until 31st March 2026, with the possibility to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, was aimed at securing a vessel for dredge surveys to determine the harvestable biomass of king scallops. The surveys will be conducted in critical fishing grounds around England, primarily focusing on designated areas such as the English Channel, Bristol Channel, and Yorkshire/Durham coast. The most recent award confirms the contract status as active, with Evening Star FR LLP fulfilling the supplier role.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in marine and fishing industries. The open procurement method used encourages a competitive bidding environment, making it appealing for businesses specialising in fishing vessel services to enter or expand their presence in government contracts. Companies capable of providing complete vessel management, including crew, victuals, and additional essential services, stand a promising chance of successfully competing for this and similar contracts in the future. Such engagements also offer SMEs the opportunity to collaborate with influential authorities such as Cefas and Defra, providing a platform for increased visibility and potential future engagements.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05297d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053496-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

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

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