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CEFAS26-58 Provision of 2 CTD Environmental Sensors

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, with postal code NR33 0HT, has completed the procurement process for the provision of two CTD Environmental Sensors to be used in multiple offshore surveys. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically sensors, and involves a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. The contracting stage is at the award phase, having been awarded to SAIV A/S, a large-scale supplier from Norway. Important dates include the contract signing on 24th February 2026, with the contract period running from 25th February to 31st March 2026, valued at £16,800 excluding taxes.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental technology and sensor manufacturing, particularly those capable of supplying advanced CTD Environmental Sensors suited for maritime applications. The contract showcases potential growth for businesses aiming to expand in the environmental and marine survey industries, with an emphasis on direct sales strategies that avoid competition-based procurement methods. Large-scale enterprises with robust production capabilities and expertise in the field would find this contract particularly compatible with their growth objectives, while SMEs could explore partnership opportunities or subcontracting to tap into the market dynamics set by larger suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-58 Provision of 2 CTD Environmental Sensors

Notice Description

Provision of 2 CTD Environmental Sensors to be used on multiple offshore surveys

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06747d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027645-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

SAIV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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