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CEFAS26-92 AIS Vessel Tracking Data Subscription

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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24 Jul 2026 at 16:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) procured a subscription to Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel-tracking data, a specialist data service. The requirement is for one year of reporting covering maritime waters from 29°N to 90°N and from 42°W to 13°E, including UK waters. Cefas uses the data to produce validated underwater noise pollution maps. These maps support the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ UK Marine Strategy and reporting requirements under the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR). The work therefore concerns the supply of reliable, geographically extensive vessel-movement data for marine science, environmental analysis and statutory reporting.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. Kpler Limited was selected as the supplier for the single requirement. The contract was signed on 20 July 2026 and has an active period from 24 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £25,000 excluding VAT, or £30,000 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active. The purchasing organisation is Cefas. The procurement concerns data services and was handled as a single requirement rather than being divided into multiple competing lots. The outcome shows that Cefas secured a defined AIS data subscription to maintain its marine-noise mapping and reporting work.

For a supplier assessing future demand from Cefas, this procurement demonstrates a need for dependable AIS vessel-tracking data covering a wide North Atlantic and European maritime area, with sufficient continuity to support scientific comparison over time. A credible competitor would need to provide accurate, validated vessel-movement data at the required geographic coverage, deliver it in a form suitable for marine analysis, and support uninterrupted use in environmental mapping and statutory reporting. Relevant strengths would include established access to AIS data, dependable data quality and availability, geographic coverage including UK waters, and the technical ability to support a public-sector marine science customer. The requirement also indicates demand from a specialist government research body for subscription-based data services rather than physical works or general consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-92 AIS Vessel Tracking Data Subscription

Notice Description

Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel tracking data for one year reporting, covering waters between 29degN-90degN and 42degW-13degE. The dataset supports Cefas' production of validated underwater noise pollution maps for UK waters, which contribute to Defra's UK Marine Strategy and OSPAR reporting requirements. Continued access to this data is essential to maintain scientific consistency, support long-term trend analysis, and deliver statutory reporting obligations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d39d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070448-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Postcode Area
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

Kpler Limited

Further Information

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