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CEFAS26-39 Contract for Rock-Eval of Samples

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "CEFAS26-39 Contract for Rock-Eval of Samples." This contract involved carrying out Rock-eval thermal analysis on 241 samples and was awarded directly without competition, as it fell below the threshold values stipulating competitive tendering. The procurement was categorised under analysis services within the public authority - sub-central government sector. The contract commenced on 13th October 2025 and concluded by 31st December 2025, with the contract details published on 20th March 2026.

The awarded contract presents an opportunity for growth for businesses in the geological analysis sector, as it highlights the demand for specialised thermal analysis services. The procurement process, which benefitted UKRI as represented by the British Geological Survey, indicates potential collaboration opportunities for large-scale enterprises equipped with scientific expertise and capability in conducting comprehensive sample analyses. Organisations possessing the technical acumen in geological survey methods and analysis services could anticipate similar strategic openings to provide their services to prominent public authorities like CEFAS and expand their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-39 Contract for Rock-Eval of Samples

Notice Description

Contract for the supplier to carry out Rock-eval thermal analysis of 241 samples collected by Cefas

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067074
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025821-2026
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

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

UKRI AS REPRESENTED BY BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Further Information

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