Award

Cefas25-40 Bespoke Smart sea Tag boxes recording tag

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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Award

27 Jun 2025 at 04:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The process concerned the acquisition of bespoke Smart Sea Tag boxes used for recording tags, measuring fish length, and recording location, indicating an industry category of measuring instruments. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, allowing for selection without a competitive bidding phase. The contract, titled "Cefas25-40 Bespoke Smart Sea Tag boxes recording tag", reached the award stage and was completed on 27th June 2025, with the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement falls under the ‘goods’ category.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the production of measuring instruments, particularly those that can develop and supply innovative solutions tailored to the needs of fishery science. It is particularly suited for businesses that can offer bespoke technological solutions similar to Smart Sea Systems AS, the large-scale supplier awarded the contract. Companies that possess expertise in specialised equipment for environmental and aquaculture sciences stand to gain by participating in such procurements, which can enhance their reputation and expand their market influence within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Cefas25-40 Bespoke Smart sea Tag boxes recording tag

Notice Description

Procurement of specialised fish measurement boxes allowing survey team to read tags, record location, and measure the length of the fish.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035565-2025
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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,423 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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
Giovana Cousseau
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

SMART SEA SYSTEMS

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