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title: "RDE857 - Benefits of underwater structures to cuttlefish egg survival"
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# RDE857 - Benefits of underwater structures to cuttlefish egg survival

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0a33322-7531-4e08-b944-9c9b3f527735

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), has awarded a contract titled "RDE857 - Benefits of underwater structures to cuttlefish egg survival". The process, conducted under the industry category of Research and Development consultancy services, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £77,000, was awarded to the University of Plymouth, commencing on 19th August 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The research spans multiple locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and other global regions, with the announcement of the award being published on 11th September 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, especially those interested in maritime and environmental studies. The selective nature of the procurement suggests a targeted approach, indicating that companies with strong capabilities in aquatic research and a presence within the specified regions stand to benefit significantly. Additionally, businesses aligned with environmental strategies and sustainability initiatives could leverage this contract to expand their expertise and project profile, enhancing growth prospects within the field. Although not specifically tailored to SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with specialized skills in marine environment science will find this opportunity particularly fitting.

## Notice

To start tackling some of these gaps so we can continue to move forward with implementing FMPs, Cefas, on behalf of Defra, are commissioning a number of Research and Development (R&D) projects which aim to address some of these evidence gaps. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aafc51f1-4566-4d11-b030-8a37fc90f677 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aafc51f1-4566-4d11-b030-8a37fc90f677

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aafc51f1-4566-4d11-b030-8a37fc90f677
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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