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CEFAS26-52 Contract for the transfer & Storage of Equipment

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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24 Mar 2026 at 08:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS26-52 Contract for the transfer & Storage of Equipment" under the category of dismantling equipment. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, this procurement was executed without competition, below the threshold, as a direct procurement process. The contract entails the dismantling and transfer of the Entrainment Mimic Unit (EMU) to storage facilities and had a contract period from 22 January 2026 to 31 January 2026. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract status marked as active as of the signing date on 21 January 2026. The total contract value is £13,000, with a gross amount of £15,600 GBP.

This tender represents opportunities for companies specialising in goods, particularly those experienced in dismantling and storage solutions, to expand their business operations within the public sector. The contract has been awarded to 3 Ohms Limited, a large-scale business based in Lowestoft, highlighting that companies with substantial operational capabilities and familiarity with the region may be well-suited for such contracts. Businesses operating in the region may benefit from engaging with public authorities like CEFAS, opening pathways to secure public sector work and grow their profiles by providing essential services to government bodies. The strategic dismantling and storage competencies required could be attractive to similar companies looking to enhance their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-52 Contract for the transfer & Storage of Equipment

Notice Description

Contract for Dismantling and transfer of Entrainment Mimic Unit (EMU) to Storage Facilities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06722c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026572-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43322000 - Dismantling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
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

3 OHMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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