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CEFAS25-112 Contract for Charter of Vessel for Wave Rider Deployment

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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23 Sep 2025 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS25-112 Contract for Charter of Vessel for Wave Rider Deployment." This procurement, categorised under standby vessel services, involved a direct method, executed below the threshold without competition. It marks the completion stage, with the contract awarded to Moray Marine Solutions Ltd. The charter was aimed at the deployment of a wave rider at the Firth of Forth site and was active from 23rd August to 28th August 2025. The contract was signed on 22nd August 2025, and it was valued at £13,870.47 excluding VAT.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large marine service providers like Moray Marine Solutions Ltd to engage in specialised tasks requiring specific capabilities, such as vessel deployment and marine operations. Such tenders provide businesses in the maritime services industry with the chance to establish and expand their portfolios in government projects, offering the prospect of showcasing their expertise in wave rider and marine equipment deployment. Companies with proven experience in handling similar marine projects are well-suited to benefit from these public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-112 Contract for Charter of Vessel for Wave Rider Deployment

Notice Description

Contract for the Charter of the stand-by vessel 'Waterfall' for the re-deployment of of a wave rider at our Firth of Forth Site 56deg11.268N, 2deg30.235W

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058747-2025
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

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
£13,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 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

MORAY MARINE SOLUTIONS

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