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title: "CEFAS24-102 Contract for MPA Benthic Grabbing Survey of The Wash, with Analysis"
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# CEFAS24-102 Contract for MPA Benthic Grabbing Survey of The Wash, with Analysis

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85c743df-efe8-48ea-bf68-2c2fce94a3ef

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has concluded its procurement process for the "CEFAS24-102 Contract for MPA Benthic Grabbing Survey of The Wash, with Analysis" in the East of England, United Kingdom. This project falls under the survey services industry category and was managed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £61,801.87, commenced on 24th September 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2025. The award stage has been completed with the Environment Agency identified as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental surveys and marine research. The direct engagement by Cefas exemplifies a targeted procurement approach, making it ideal for SMEs to participate in specialised government contracts. Companies with expertise in benthic surveys, data analysis, and those located in or willing to operate within the East of England region would be particularly well-suited to benefit from such government contracts, encouraging business growth and fostering industry-specific expertise.

## Notice

MPA Benthic Grabbing Survey of The Wash, with Analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c25f1af-6462-4a16-9eaf-beb2c25e52fa |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,801 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,801 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c25f1af-6462-4a16-9eaf-beb2c25e52fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c25f1af-6462-4a16-9eaf-beb2c25e52fa
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37c05f5b-c7d0-4218-ab35-5ac242a62e53
  CEFAS24-102 The Wash Grabbing Memorandum of Agreement - COMPLETE_Redacted

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