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title: "CEFAS23-117 Contract for acoustic consumables and parts"
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# CEFAS23-117 Contract for acoustic consumables and parts

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b92837d1-8f08-4292-a362-d402f79b5363

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## Summary

Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS23-117 Contract for acoustic consumables and parts." The contract pertains to the supply of technical consumables and parts related to acoustics for various programmes, including Wavenet and the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP), and acoustic tags for eel migration projects. The primary industry category for this procurement is Acoustic Devices (CPV: 32342400). The procurement method was direct through a single tender action below the threshold, with contract periods spanning from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2025. The delivery addresses include multiple regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value stands at £113,046 GBP, with the tender stage marked as complete and the award date set on 1 July 2023. The award notice was published on 4 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in acoustic devices and consumables, particularly those capable of providing unique and technical acoustic components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, given the targeted procurement method encouraging participation from smaller entities. Companies like RS Aqua Ltd, who are the awarded suppliers, can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and reputation within the industry. Consistently, suppliers capable of delivering specialized acoustic parts and meeting Cefas’ technical specifications will find lucrative opportunities for growth and collaboration in this sector.

## Notice

Cefas require provision of unique, technical consumables and parts related to acoustics for programmes including Wavenet and the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP), and acoustic tags for eel migration projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7227154-845b-4299-95cd-df01c7b0b643 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £323,406 |
| 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 | RS AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7227154-845b-4299-95cd-df01c7b0b643
- 2 Aug 2024 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b08cde-919d-4550-b94b-5882345ac2ab
- 27 Oct 2023 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d572d1-4fee-4a9e-b456-afc26dae5584
- 3 Aug 2023 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dead36-06b4-467d-930c-9450cb9c3aa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7227154-845b-4299-95cd-df01c7b0b643
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b08cde-919d-4550-b94b-5882345ac2ab
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d572d1-4fee-4a9e-b456-afc26dae5584
  27th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dead36-06b4-467d-930c-9450cb9c3aa5
  3rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c57755d4-0d55-44cf-ae06-25894450e4af
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cf8aa21-b6be-45e0-bebe-16b657544a2e
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/daf68613-02f9-4011-8313-b45556c758d0
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8044165-a513-4707-a630-d630ada71354
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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