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CEFAS26-79 Contract for for Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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05 Oct 2026 at 16:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 12:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) commissioned laboratory analysis of 33 sediment samples for macrofauna. The work involves extracting and identifying all organisms retained on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, following the protocols in the NMBAQC guidelines. This is specialist environmental laboratory and biological sample-analysis work, rather than general research or consultancy. Cefas is based in Lowestoft; the procurement data does not identify a delivery location for the samples or the analysis. The requirement is focused on processing a defined batch of sediment samples and producing identifications in line with the specified quality protocol.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Fugro GB Limited. Cefas used an open, below-threshold competition. The tender’s estimated value was £25,000 excluding VAT (£30,000 including VAT); the signed contract is valued at £21,000 excluding VAT (£24,120 including VAT). The contract was signed on 5 October 2026 and runs from 6 October 2026 to 27 February 2027; the lot’s stated contract period runs from 11 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. The award criteria were technical quality (60%), social value (10%) and cost (30%). The submission deadline was 24 August 2026, following an enquiry deadline of 19 August 2026. The requirement was a single lot, marked as suitable for SMEs.

For suppliers considering similar future work for Cefas, this award demonstrates demand for specialist processing and identification of sediment macrofauna under the NMBAQC protocols. A credible competitor would need the laboratory capability to handle batches of benthic samples, extract organisms retained by the specified mesh and identify the biota accurately against the required methods. Strong technical performance is particularly important: technical quality accounted for the largest share of the evaluation, while social value and price also contributed. The single-lot scale and stated SME suitability indicate that this defined requirement was not restricted to large suppliers, although bidders still needed to demonstrate suitable technical capability and delivery capacity. Relevant environmental laboratory experience and the ability to follow recognised quality procedures would help a supplier address the buyer’s requirement when similar work returns to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-79 Contract for for Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples

Notice Description

Contract for the processing of 33 macrofaunal samples by extracting and identifying all biota retained on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, in accordance with the extraction and identification protocols set out in the NMBAQC guidelines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 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
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

Fugro GB Marine Limited

Further Information

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