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CEFAS25-100 Vessel Chartering Services in Mersey Estuary

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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08 Oct 2025 at 13:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Vessel Chartering Services in the Mersey Estuary. This contract pertains to demersal fish sampling services and falls under the industry category of ship chartering services. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd. The contract commenced on 29th September 2025 and is active, with an option for extension. The award notice was published on 8th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, specifically those focusing on vessel chartering and marine environmental services. Large-scale businesses like Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd, which can provide robust and reliable chartering solutions for scientific and environmental surveys, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Such opportunities can foster growth by expanding business portfolios in public sector services, especially those geared towards research and governmental needs for environmental expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-100 Vessel Chartering Services in Mersey Estuary

Notice Description

Award of contract for the supply of Vessel Chartering Services - Demersal fish sampling in the Mersey Estuary

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063286-2025
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

63726400 - Ship chartering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Postcode Area
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

Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd

Further Information

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