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CEFAS25-110 Meiofauna Analysis

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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20 Mar 2026 at 17:25

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, has completed the procurement process for the "CEFAS25-110 Meiofauna Analysis" project. The procurement, identified under ID C33568, falls under the industry category of services, specifically analysis services, and covers the delivery of meiofauna analysis for samples collected from the Endeavour. This tender was executed using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract period started on 8th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the procurement being in the award stage as of 20th March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £85,651.20, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and fisheries analysis services. The contract was awarded to Apem Ltd, a large supplier based in Stockport, United Kingdom. Though the procurement used a direct award method without competition, similar future opportunities can benefit businesses capable of providing expert analysis services, particularly those focusing on meiofauna or marine ecological studies. Businesses in this niche sector should stay alert for similar calls from CEFAS or analogous sub-central government bodies to maximise growth potential in environmentally focused projects.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-110 Meiofauna Analysis

Notice Description

Meiofauna analysis for samples collected from the Endeavour.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025987-2026
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
£71,376 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 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

APEM

Further Information

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