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CEFAS26-35 Internal Plants Maintenance

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS26-35 Internal Plants Maintenance." This contract involves the continued maintenance of internal plants at CEFAS's facility in Lowestoft, located in the region UKH14. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender notably carried out through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 29th July 2025 and is active for a period starting 31st July 2025 until 30th July 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services. No upcoming deadlines remain, as the award was activated on 17th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural services and maintenance, particularly for those within the services sector focusing on ornamental plant care. The contract, awarded to Planteria Group (UK) Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hedenham, highlights the potential for similar SMEs to engage in governmental maintenance projects. As the procurement was below threshold and enacted through a direct method without competition, it underscores the importance of maintaining strong relationships and showcasing proficiency within specialised service areas to capture such governmental contracts and foster business growth.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-35 Internal Plants Maintenance

Notice Description

Continued maintenance of the internal plants at Cefas Lowestoft

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024038-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77311000 - Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 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
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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

PLANTERIA GROUP (UK

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