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title: "CEFAS26-70 Contract for insurance policy for subsea camera equipment hire"
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# CEFAS26-70 Contract for insurance policy for subsea camera equipment hire

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a340c769-70cc-4c57-99d2-e959639a4857

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## Summary

In this public procurement process, Cefas, a renowned organisation located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, undertook a tender to secure an insurance policy for subsea camera equipment hire. Categorised under "Damage or loss insurance services," this initiative was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Willis Towers Watson. The contract, valued at £14,000, is intended to cover the equipment for surveys on the RV Endeavour. This agreement, which spans one day on 15th April 2026, has been documented and published on Contracts Finder as of 28th April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services. The requirement for coverage of advanced subsea equipment suggests a fit for firms with experience in handling complex and high-value policies. Given its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social ventures have a promising chance to compete in such tenders. The broad geographic delivery scope extending from British Overseas Territories to the Rest of the World further expands the opportunities for businesses looking to develop international reach and expertise in the insurance domain.

## Notice

Insurance policy for 12 months to cover hired subsea camera and associated equipment for surveys on the RV Endeavour

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e034b5b3-fdce-4ffc-adaf-cb26b5bd268e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | WILLIS TOWERS WATSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e034b5b3-fdce-4ffc-adaf-cb26b5bd268e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e034b5b3-fdce-4ffc-adaf-cb26b5bd268e
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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