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CEFAS26-63 Contract for commercial assurance on the Future Delivery at Sea Project

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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17 Apr 2026 at 14:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) pertains to the "CEFAS26-63 Contract for commercial assurance on the Future Delivery at Sea Project." Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, the CEFAS operates within public authority at a sub-central government level. This contracting process falls under the services category with a concentration on engineering-related scientific and technical fields, and it was awarded on 17th April 2026. The procurement stage is complete, involving direct award methodology without competition due to being below threshold, highlighting its streamlined procurement approach. The contract commenced on 17th April 2026, slated to conclude by 31st July 2026, with an optional extension until the end of September 2026 should project timelines necessitate further engagement.

This tender offers substantial prospects for businesses in the engineering and technical services sector, particularly those with a proficiency in offering commercial assurance. With a gross value allocation of £24,000, including potential for renewal and ongoing work adjustments, such opportunities are ideal for large enterprises like A Squared Engineering Ltd, which secured the contract. Their expertise in delivering specialised advisory services aligns perfectly with the requirements of the Future Delivery at Sea project, presenting further business growth possibilities for entities capable of navigating maritime and environmental projects. Businesses in consultancy and strategic planning spaces could find noteworthy synergies in similar contract procurements by other public authorities under similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-63 Contract for commercial assurance on the Future Delivery at Sea Project

Notice Description

Independent advice to provide commercial assurance for part of the pre-procurement planning phase of the Future Delivery at Sea Project, on a call-off basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035294-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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

A SQUARED ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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