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CEFAS25-94 Contract for the supply of National Water Quality Monitoring in Jamaica under SBE

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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29 Jan 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), located in Lowestoft, UK, has finalised its procurement process titled "CEFAS25-94 Contract for the supply of National Water Quality Monitoring in Jamaica under SBE." The procurement falls under the services category and pertains to data analysis within the environmental sector. The process reached the award stage and has been completed, with the contract commencing on 29th January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £50,784, was awarded to The University of the West Indies in Jamaica, indicating a direct procurement method "below threshold - without competition." The project will focus on monitoring water quality and managing pollution in Jamaica, with deliverables expected by November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental monitoring and data analysis. Those specialising in water quality assessment, marine pollution analysis, and environmental training could thrive under this contract. It is particularly suitable for organisations with experience in conducting large-scale environmental studies and those capable of fostering multinational and multicultural collaborations. Additionally, companies offering fieldwork equipment and laboratory services for water quality analysis could benefit from subcontracting opportunities. The involvement in such international projects can lead to expanded recognition and form critical alliances, which are conducive to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-94 Contract for the supply of National Water Quality Monitoring in Jamaica under SBE

Notice Description

The Supplier will collect water pollution data and determine the impact of contaminants on aquatic environments which will include utilising youth training. This work will focus on addressing priority data gaps identified during the initial situational analysis and will support a collaborative team of multidisciplinary, multicultural and multinational researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students. Deliverables: 1. Collection of environmental and marine pollution samples to help inform water quality assessment, enhancement to water quality management and monitoring programmes in Jamaica. a. At least 25 sites along 4 transects will be collected through consultation between the supplier and Cefas. To be delivered by: No later than 1st November 2025. b. Each site will have two samples taken at surface and depth (1m from bottom). A range of water quality samples including dissolved nutrients, suspended sediments, chlorophyl and physico-chemical parameters will be collected in the field using their own calibrated in-field equipment. Additional data on physico-chemical parameters can also be measured using calibrated sensors on a CTD taking high frequency data. To be delivered by: No later than 1st November 2025. c. Water quality data that has been collected (nutrients, sediments, plankton biomass) will be analysed at laboratories (in Jamaica) no later than 4 weeks after collection - this will be reported (via an Excel spreadsheet) to project stakeholders, including Cefas, NEPA (National Environment & Planning Agency) and coastal communities. To be delivered by: The end November/beginning December 2025. 2. Youth training for approximately 5 students across the different work packages will be delivered as part of the data collection, supporting research students to participate in field work and providing an opportunity to participate in an international funded research survey. Costs of student travel and T&S will be covered by Cefas. Students will also participate in delivering laboratory analyses and contributing to data analysis and reporting. a. Guidance and involvement in the selection process of identifying suitable participants (aiming for 50% female) for the fieldwork. To be delivered by: 1st November 2025 b. Guidance and involvement in the selection process of identifying suitable participants (aiming for 50% female) for the laboratory work. To be delivered by: The end November/beginning of December. c. Guidance and involvement in the selection process of identifying suitable participants (aiming for 50% female) for contributing to a Water Quality Report Card (developed by Cefas and NEPA) national report. To be delivered by: The end December 2025. d. Input into report development and for inclusion in the Water Quality Report Card To be delivered by: The end February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007969-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,784 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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