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CCN 1 - CEFAS25-43 Essential Guard Buoys for Waverider Protection

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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27 Mar 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority in the UK, facilitated a procurement process for 'CCN 1 - CEFAS25-43 Essential Guard Buoys for Waverider Protection'. The procurement involved the hiring of Trinity House guard buoys to protect Waverider buoys. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, CEFAS awarded the contract to Trinity House. This process fell under the services category, specifically buoy maintenance services, and was carried out through a direct procurement method, which was below the threshold, therefore conducted without competition. The contract is active, covering a period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2027, and was signed on 27th February 2026.

This procurement provides business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in marine services, including buoy maintenance and maritime equipment rental. Companies with expertise in marine infrastructure and maintenance could find themselves well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. This tender allows businesses not only to expand their portfolio but also to establish relationships with public authorities such as CEFAS, potentially leading to more subcontracting opportunities in the maritime sector. As the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, it highlights the importance of pre-existing relationships and readiness to provide specialised services without formal competition.

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Notice Title

CCN 1 - CEFAS25-43 Essential Guard Buoys for Waverider Protection

Notice Description

Hire of Trinity House guard buoys essential for Waverider buoys protection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067644
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028412-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50246200 - Buoy maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,289 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

TRINITY HOUSE

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