Award

CEFAS26-46 Contract for Underwater Noise Data Collection

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS26-46 Contract for Underwater Noise Data Collection". This contract involves monitoring and assessing underwater noise across UK waters, categorised under data collection and collation services. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, initiated in the tender stage. The contract was awarded on 15th December 2025, and runs from 16th December 2025 to 31st December 2025. The contract, valued at £10,026 (net) and £12,031.20 (gross), was formalised with a publication notice on 23rd March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in environmental data collection and analysis, particularly those with expertise in underwater acoustics and marine monitoring. It was awarded to a large-scale supplier, the University of Plymouth, highlighting their capability in rendering services for substantial governmental projects. Businesses with similar expertise, especially those capable of providing continuous field recordings and accurate assessments, can find similar procurement processes beneficial to their growth. Engaging with authorities like CEFAS can open doors to further collaborative opportunities and elevate a business's profile within the environmental sciences sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CEFAS26-46 Contract for Underwater Noise Data Collection

Notice Description

Contract To collect field recordings of underwater noise on an ongoing basis for monitoring and assessment of underwater noise in UK waters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06711c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026138-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,026 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
16 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06711c-2026-03-23T10:55:25Z",
    "date": "2026-03-23T10:55:25Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06711c",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PPGW-5299-JGTN",
            "name": "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PPGW-5299-JGTN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pakefield Road",
                "locality": "Lowestoft",
                "postalCode": "NR33 0HT",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procure@cefas.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-178075",
            "name": "University of Plymouth",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 Portland Villas, Drake Circus",
                "locality": "Plymouth",
                "postalCode": "PL4 8AA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "finance.businesssupport@plymouth.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PPGW-5299-JGTN",
        "name": "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CEFAS26-46",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "CEFAS26-46 Contract for Underwater Noise Data Collection",
        "description": "Contract To collect field recordings of underwater noise on an ongoing basis for monitoring and assessment of underwater noise in UK waters.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-178075",
                    "name": "University of Plymouth"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72314000",
                            "description": "Data collection and collation services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "CEFAS26-46 Contract for Underwater Noise Data Collection",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-16T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 12031.2,
                "amount": 10026,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-12-15T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "026138-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026138-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-03-23T10:55:25Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}