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CEFAS25-131 Contract for Provision of a technician to work with Cefas staff on the SEASTORE Project on undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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ContractAmendment

03 Feb 2026 at 09:13

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22 Dec 2025 at 08:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the CEFAS25-131 contract involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a public authority under sub-central government in the UK. The contract is for providing a technician to assist with the SEASTORE Project's Carbon Resuspension experiments. Located in Lowestoft, UK, the procurement falls under the services category with technical assistance services (CPV code: 71356200). The contracting stage is currently at contract amendment, with the latest amendment recorded on 28th January 2026. The initial contract was awarded on 18th December 2025, and the project period is from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a possible extension of two months. The contract was directly procured, below the threshold, without competition, and the supplier is the University of Essex.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses engaged in scientific and technical assistance services, particularly those specialising in environmental and marine research. It involves collaboration on innovative projects, such as the SEASTORE Carbon Resuspension experiments, providing significant growth potential through specialised expertise and the development of methodologies and training programmes. Large organisations with the capability to provide a skilled technician equipped with necessary health and safety compliance for marine expeditions are ideally suited to compete in such opportunities. The direct procurement method further suggests a streamlined engagement for businesses familiar with working in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-131 Contract for Provision of a technician to work with Cefas staff on the SEASTORE Project on undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide a technician to work with the Cefas staff on the SEASTORE Project sharing their knowledge of the methodology for undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments both in the lab and on field work. Producing a Standard Operating procedure (SOP) detailing the processes and training around 2 or 3 Cefas staff members over 4 Months both in the lab and on the RV Discovery SEASTORE cruise planned for February/March 2026. The technician will: * Attend regular meetings with Cefas virtually and in person as required * Attend SEASTORE consortium meetings virtually and in person as required * Attend the fortnightly cruise planning meeting virtually and in person as required * Attend the pre and post cruise briefings virtually and in person as required * Have all the necessary health and safety requirements in place to join the vessel( ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate, STCW Personal Survival techniques, Emergency First Aid). Please note Cefas will not cover the costs for these requirements. * Work closely with Cefas to produce and deliver the methodology and SOP for undertaking Carbon Resuspension Deliverables: 1. Develop and deliver a methodology for undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments in the lab and on field work and produce a SOP (standard operating procedure) 2. Prepare and conduct carbon experiments on Seastore Discovery Cruise, planned for February/March 2026. 25th February mobilising at Liverpool on the 22nd February - Demobilising 22nd March Glasgow. Cefas will reimburse costs for travel to and from the vessel. 3. Delivery of training for undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments to Cefas staff in the lab and on the Seastore Discovery Cruise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009264-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356200 - Technical assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 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
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

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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