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CEFAS26-32 Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy Deployments

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, UK, has successfully completed the contract titled "CEFAS26-32 Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy Deployments." This procurement, associated with standby vessel services within the marine services industry category, involved four redeployments of the Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy via the RV Corystes. The procurement process was initiated without competitive tendering, described as "Below threshold - without competition," and the contract was signed on 21 November 2025. The contract period extends from 24 November 2025 to 14 December 2026, providing significant operational activity within that timeframe.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those with capabilities related to oceanic instrument deployment and vessel operations. The Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute, a large-scale enterprise, was chosen as the supplier, indicating that businesses with robust infrastructure and experience in marine research would be well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. Engaging with such contracts can enhance business growth by expanding an organisation's involvement in government-led environmental projects, fostering skills innovation, and establishing a foothold in marine deployment services within the UK.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-32 Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy Deployments

Notice Description

Contract for the 4 redeployments and associated works of the Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy via the RV Corystes for Financial Year 25-26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066be7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023912-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63725200 - Standby vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,864 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 AGRI-FOOD & BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

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