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Vessel Charter for Buoy Deployment

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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30 Jun 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) involved a contract for the vessel charter needed for buoy deployment. Specifically, this project required deploying a guard buoy and wave rider buoy at the Torness and Firth of Forth sites. The procurement fell under the category of "Standby vessel services" and was conducted through direct procurement methods below the threshold, thereby bypassing competitive bidding. Located in Lowestoft, UK, CEFAS completed the process on 30th June 2025, with the contract starting from 1st July 2025 and concluding on 21st July 2025.

This tender represents a profitable opportunity for businesses engaged in maritime services, particularly those specialising in offshore deployments and navigational aids. SMEs like Marshall Jakeman Marine Ltd, who successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to leverage their operational capabilities for such niche service requirements. The direct award process favours established relationships and specific expertise, thus providing growth opportunities for businesses adept in specialised maritime logistics and project execution.

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Notice Title

Vessel Charter for Buoy Deployment

Notice Description

Contract for the requirement to charter a vessel for the deployment of a guard buoy and wave rider buoy at our Torness site, 55deg58.786N, 2deg24.564W and Firth of Forth site, 56deg11.268N, 2deg30.235W

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05559c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035999-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63725200 - Standby vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 30 days
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

MARSHALL JAKEMAN MARINE

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