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CEFAS26-38 Technical Inspection of Seaspyder Systems

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, awarded a contract titled "CEFAS26-38 Technical Inspection of Seaspyder Systems." The industry category for this procurement falls under services related to marine equipment. The procurement reached the award stage on 19th March 2026, following the completion of inspection services scheduled between 1st to 31st October 2025. This tender was carried out through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, signifying the acquisition without open competition.

This contract presents opportunities for firms specialising in marine equipment inspection and servicing. Companies with capabilities in providing technical reports and conducting pressure testing on marine systems would find this tender pertinent for business growth. Specifically, large-scale firms like Subsea Technology & Rentals Limited, which has successfully secured this contract, exemplify well-suited entities for such undertakings. Given the niche service category, businesses with expertise in technical marine equipment inspections can leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence and secure government contracts.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-38 Technical Inspection of Seaspyder Systems

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of a technical report of an inspection and service of the Seaspyder systems purchased in 2017. This will also include other requirements, specifically requested e.g pressure testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024978-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,430 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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

SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY & RENTALS

Further Information

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