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CEFAS26-56 Contract for Barcode Training in South Africa

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS26-56 Contract for Barcode Training in South Africa." This contract focuses on education and training services and falls under the industry category of services. The training programme was held at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, specifically at the Shark Genetics Laboratory, for delegates from Mozambique and Madagascar. The direct procurement method was used, as the contract was below the threshold and did not require competition. The contract period began on 1st December 2025 and concluded on 31st December 2025, with the contract being signed on 28th November 2025. The process reached the award stage, with the most recent update published on 25th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in genetic barcoding. As the procurement was awarded to Stellenbosch University, large-scale academic institutions or organisations with knowledge in shark genetics and international training programmes could benefit from similar opportunities. Companies that can effectively collaborate with educational institutions and possess logistical capabilities to manage international training courses might find themselves well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. This highlights the demand for niche educational services catering to specialised scientific fields, offering lucrative possibilities for capable businesses.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-56 Contract for Barcode Training in South Africa

Notice Description

Contract for a 2 week Genetic Barcoding training course held at Stellenbosch University in South Africa at the Shark Genetics laboratory for four delegates from Mozambique and Madagascar under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06737a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027142-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,674 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 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

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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