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CEFAS25-59 Collaboration Agreement for Coastal Health Data Explorer (CoHDEx) Tool

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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14 Aug 2025 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) led a direct procurement process for a collaboration agreement, titled "CEFAS25-59 Collaboration Agreement for Coastal Health Data Explorer (CoHDEx) Tool." The award, finalised on 14th August 2025, was part of a research and development effort aimed at enhancing the CoHDEx tool at a national level in England. This process, categorised under research services, involved the University of Exeter as the supplier and aimed to test and upscale the tool through various programme developments and exercises. The project contract began on 15th August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted without competition, given its status as below the threshold. The principal location for this procurement is within the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses engaged in research services, specifically those with expertise in environmental sciences and data management. Companies involved in coastal health or related research and development sectors would benefit from engaging with initiatives like the CoHDEx tool to enhance their expertise and visibility. The collaboration, although completed, provides insights into industry demands and could highlight growth avenues for similar large-scale projects, particularly for organisations capable of partnering with public bodies like CEFAS. Participation in such programmes could lead to increased business through direct engagement with government and academia, as well as contributing to meaningful research impacting environmental health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-59 Collaboration Agreement for Coastal Health Data Explorer (CoHDEx) Tool

Notice Description

The requirement is to work as a Collaboration with Cefas and other Coastal Health Shared Outcomes Fund programme partners to build on and test the CoHDEx tool developed under the pilot phase of the programme. This work is Research and Development. 1. Upscale the CoHDex tool to be fully robust at the national level (England). 2. Expand data available in the CoHDex database. 3. Trial and evaluate the use of the CoHDEx as part of a wider cross-government simulation exercise to improve preparedness and response to adverse events affecting the health of coastal organisms. 4. Produce a summary report of the further additions to the CoHDEx and evaluation of the tool. 5. Support the development of the Cefas Coastal Health Storymap on the Cefas website todisplay information about the CoHDex tool by providing content (e.g. images and text). 6. Case-study for CoHDEx in the Wash Estuary. 7. Provide quarterly reports on progress, risks and issues to the Coastal Health programme board.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05881b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048829-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,441 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Holly Power
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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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