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CEFAS25-75 Pitcairn Marine Monitoring

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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09 Dec 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the tender process for a marine monitoring project titled "CEFAS25-75 Pitcairn Marine Monitoring" under the Blue Belt Programme. This project focuses on a desk-based review of remote monitoring options for Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Islands, assessing technical, biological, and economic feasibilities. The procurement falls under the services category and was carried out through a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to the University of St Andrews on 4th December 2025, with the service period running from 5th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract holds a gross value of £62,146.51.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large research institutions and universities specializing in marine and environmental sciences, particularly those with expertise in remote monitoring technologies and ecosystems. Businesses capable of providing innovative and feasible solutions for remote monitoring can benefit from collaborating on international and government-funded marine projects. Such involvement can enhance an organisation’s portfolio in environmental research and increase exposure to further government-supported medical and scientific endeavours.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-75 Pitcairn Marine Monitoring

Notice Description

As part of our work under the Blue Belt Programme, Cefas requires a desk-based review of possible remote monitoring options for Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Islands considering the technical, biological and economic feasibility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081085-2025
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
£51,788 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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