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CEFAS26-44 Vessel Charter for collection and redeployment of Waverider

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has undertaken a procurement process for the "CEFAS26-44 Vessel Charter for collection and redeployment of Waverider" project. This procurement, categorized under services, involves the emergency chartering of a vessel to manage the Torness Waverider. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, this procurement was conducted through a direct method below the competition threshold, thereby eliminating competitive bidding. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 15th November 2025 and covering the duration from 3rd to 31st December 2025. The supplier, Briggs Marine Contractors Limited from Fife, has been awarded the contract valued at £11,000, excluding VAT.

This vessel charter project presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those offering standby vessel services. Large-scale marine contractors like Briggs Marine Contractors Limited have demonstrated their suitability for such specialised service requirements, reflecting a potential market for similar entities looking to expand their service portfolio. Engaging in contracts with public authorities like CEFAS can strengthen business credentials and offer steady work within the context of government projects. As the procurement did not involve competition, experienced firms in the industry may find direct procurement methods advantageous for securing niche contracts.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-44 Vessel Charter for collection and redeployment of Waverider

Notice Description

Emergency Vessel Charter for collection and redeployment of The Torness Waverider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06710b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026108-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

63725200 - Standby vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 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

BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS

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