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CEFAS26-37 Winch Service for Blue Belt Survey

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government authority located in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "CEFAS26-37 Winch Service for Blue Belt Survey." This contract, falling within the services category, involves a complete service and health check on the MacArtney winch for the deployment and recovery of the STR camera system for the upcoming James Cook Blue Belt survey. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold, and the resultant contract was awarded to MacArtney UK Ltd, a large company based in Aberdeen with the agreement period running from 15 October 2025 to 31 October 2025. The contract value is £27,711.53 with the signing date of 14 October 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in marine service and equipment maintenance, particularly those specialising in winch systems or other machinery required for research vessel operations. Businesses of substantial size, especially those with expertise in providing high-quality service checks for equipment used in surveys and marine expeditions, are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The completion of this survey project demonstrates CEFAS's engagement in environmental research and offers potential growth opportunities for companies that can support such scientific undertakings with effective and efficient services, equipment, or technology. Additionally, it highlights the possibility of direct procurements within the public sector for niche services without the need for competitive tendering.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-37 Winch Service for Blue Belt Survey

Notice Description

Complete service and health check on the MacArtney winch, ahead of the upcoming James Cook Blue Belt survey. The service is required for the deployment and recovery of the STR camera system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024929-2026
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

63726800 - Research vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,711 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
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

MACARTNEY

Further Information

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