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CEFAS26-13 Contract for provision of depth rated split-beam transducer

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process undertaken by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, UK, a contract was awarded for the provision of a 38khz depth rated split-beam transducer. This procurement falls under the industry category of scientific equipment for echosounders used in surveys. The contract process was initiated under "below threshold - without competition," leveraging a direct procurement method for ease and efficiency. CEFAS finalised this process by awarding the contract to Echomaster Marine Limited, headquartered in Macduff, UK, on 12th February 2026. The contract spans from 13th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, ensuring timely fulfilment for scientific endeavours.

This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for businesses specialising in marine acoustics and instrument manufacturing to increase their visibility and engage with government contracts. Companies with expertise in producing components for scientific surveys, particularly those experienced in acoustic tranducer design and manufacturing, could find pathways for growth through similar procurements. This contract exemplifies real-world applications where leveraging specialised capabilities in transducer technology can lead to sustainable business expansion and foster relationships with public sector entities like CEFAS.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-13 Contract for provision of depth rated split-beam transducer

Notice Description

Provision of a 38khz depth rated split-beam transducer for echosounder equipment used for scientific surveys.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06545c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013622-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31711120 - Transducers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 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

ECHOMASTER MARINE

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