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CEFAS25-78 Contract for the supply of a multi-channel CTD logger

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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12 Aug 2025 at 08:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CEFAS25-78 Contract for the supply of a multi-channel CTD logger" has been completed, with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) acting as the buying organisation. Based in Lowestoft, Cefas is a sub-central government public authority in the UK. This contract, under the industry category of analysis apparatus, was awarded directly without competition, falling below the procurement threshold. The procurement stage was finalised as a contract award on 12th August 2025, with the contract having been signed on 11th August 2025. The entire project is scheduled to run until 30th November 2026, located primarily in the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business expansion for suppliers of specialised technical and environmental equipment. Companies that provide high-precision analysis apparatus, particularly those capable of supplying multi-channel CTD loggers with specified technical and environmental considerations, would have been well-suited for this contract. Large businesses like RS Aqua Ltd, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the potential for firms operating at scale to supply complex technical solutions to government organisations, thus reinforcing their market presence and fostering business growth. This scenario highlights the lucrative opportunities presented by serving niche requirements of public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-78 Contract for the supply of a multi-channel CTD logger

Notice Description

Cefas require provision of 1 multi-channel CTD logger as follows: 1. Technical Requirement * Pressure rating required is 500dbar * Unit Material: Polyoxymethylene (POM) * Unit must have Fast 8Hz sampling * - Unit requires a Blank battery end-cap * - Must have option for Wi-Fi [2000dbar max] * - Unit to include a Cage for RBRconcerto or RBRmaestro with cone * - Unit must be inclusive of a Combined CT kit: Inductive marine with fast response temperature * [750dbar max] * - Unit to include Piezo resistive gauge included * - Unit to include Dissolved oxygen kit: T.ODO [bulkhead, 6000dbar max] * - Unit to include PAR kit: cosine [cabled, 0.6m, 2000dbar max] * - Unit to include Tridente kit: bb.chl-a.fDOM [cabled, 0.6m, 6000dbar max] 2. Environmental Considerations * Unit should have an ultra low power consumption. * Unit should be designed for reuse/remanufacture and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. * Consideration of how packaging will be managed. Ideally at the time of installation the supplier will remove packaging and dispose of by ethical and environmentally friendly methods. Where possible packaging is to be re-used or recycled. 3 Compatibility with existing hardware/software/equipment/operating systems * Must be compatible with Win11 4 Installation * No installation required - will be handled by Cefas 5 Ease of Maintenance * Any user maintainable aspects of the system should be described in the bid submission. This is to include any limitations where there are no user serviceable aspects. 6 Warranties, Guarantees, Servicing * Warranties will start from the point of acceptance of delivery and once it has been tested. Cefas expect minimum warranty period of 12 months to be included in the purchase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047838-2025
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

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,325 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Laura Anderson
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

RS AQUA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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