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CEFAS26-33 Marine Washups around Marin Coastlands

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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19 Mar 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS26-33 Marine Washups around Marin Coastlands". The procurement falls under the services category and involved a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. CEFAS sought assistance for its Coastal Health Programme, focusing on literature search concerning marine washup events, excluding marine mammals. The contract was awarded on 1st December 2025 and is active with a period from 2nd December 2025 to 27th February 2026, with a gross contract value of £14,283.60.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in marine environments and ecological research. The type of procurement, being direct and non-competitive, means it was ideally suited for organisations already well-versed and capable of handling such niche research projects, such as large-scale or expert institutions familiar with marine studies. The University of Portsmouth won the contract, showcasing potential openings for academic institutions in collaboration with governmental bodies on environmentally focused initiatives.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-33 Marine Washups around Marin Coastlands

Notice Description

Contract to support the outcomes of the Coastal Health Programme -the supplier will conduct a systematic search of literature using key words to ascertain the amount of published material exists on marine washup events (excluding marine mammals).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024888-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,903 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 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
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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

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

Further Information

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