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CEFAS26-72 Membership Fees for UKOTs - Blue Belt Programme

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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27 Apr 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the CEFAS26-72 Membership Fees for UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) under the Blue Belt Programme. This tender involved a direct procurement method, below the competition threshold, focusing on subscription services related to international fisheries management. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 9th March 2026, and covers a period from 9th to 30th March 2026. The supplier for this procurement is ICCAT, based in Madrid, Spain.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in international fisheries management and subscription services. Although the procurement method was direct and without competitive bidding, the nature of the contract is well-suited for large-scale enterprises capable of handling international engagements. By participating in the Blue Belt Programme, businesses can expand their reach in the fisheries sector and establish credibility through collaboration with UK governmental agencies, opening doors for future participations and growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-72 Membership Fees for UKOTs - Blue Belt Programme

Notice Description

Annual payment of ICCAT Panel 1 fees on behalf of UK Overseas Territories participating in the Blue Belt programme, supporting engagement in international fisheries management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037899-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,952 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 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

ICCAT

Further Information

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