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CEFAS25-44 Underwater Noise - Purchase of five new noise recorders

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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27 Jun 2025 at 04:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of five underwater noise recorders. The contract, identified as CEFAS25-44, falls under the industry category for sound-measuring equipment and was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition. This procurement pertains to the supply of goods and was awarded on 30th May 2025, with the contract active until 31st March 2026. The transaction took place in Lowestoft, UK, and was governed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, highlighting its compliance with regional statutory requirements.

This tender provides notable growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised sound-measuring and underwater equipment. Large-scale enterprises like Ocean Instruments New Zealand, which was the supplier for this contract, demonstrate the potential for businesses to thrive in providing niche technology solutions that meet specific scientific and environmental needs. Companies with expertise in advanced engineering technology and established links to public authorities would be well-suited to pursue similar procurement opportunities and expand their market presence in the public sector tech supply chain.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-44 Underwater Noise - Purchase of five new noise recorders

Notice Description

Purchase of five new noise recorders. It is a stand-alone unit with recorder, batteries, memory cards. It can be deployed to 1000m water depths and record for up to 5 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05548f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035564-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38434200 - Sound-measuring equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 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
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

OCEAN INSTRUMENTS NEW ZEALAND

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