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title: "CEFAS24-59 Contract for services to deploy WaveRiders and Smartbuoy at sea"
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# CEFAS24-59 Contract for services to deploy WaveRiders and Smartbuoy at sea

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d3590f8-e6f0-440f-9394-a175c0fc327e

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## Summary

Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK, has awarded a contract valued at £43,074.4 to Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd for the deployment of two new WaveRiders in Eyemouth and Arbroath, one SmartBuoy in the Firth of Forth, and buoy recovery and deployment at Tyne Tees. This procurement falls under the "Research vessel services" category and is set to run from 13th March 2024 to 31st August 2024. The process was completed using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, ensuring a streamlined approach for specialised services. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was officially published on 2nd August 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine and research vessel services. Companies capable of deploying and managing marine monitoring equipment can find lucrative opportunities in such contracts. The value and specialised nature of the work suggest that businesses with a well-established presence in maritime services and those looking to expand their portfolio in marine technology deployment would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. This contract underscores the importance of niche expertise in securing public procurement awards in the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Provision of services to deploy at sea 2 x new WaveRiders in Eyemouth and Arbroath and 1 x SmartBuoy in the Firth of Forth, and buoy recovery and deployment at Tyne Tees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8161445-6e6c-4e9b-8d73-697003c680c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,574 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8161445-6e6c-4e9b-8d73-697003c680c6
- 16 Apr 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dc114d-3637-4712-98ae-7f2b8f4a3259

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8161445-6e6c-4e9b-8d73-697003c680c6
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dc114d-3637-4712-98ae-7f2b8f4a3259
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/178d4a98-8624-4a2f-8f8d-407f7f44fc5a
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39f08189-3859-4207-a5f8-8410874b90bc
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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