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title: "CEFAS21-140 Echosounder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031a3c"
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# CEFAS21-140 Echosounder

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031a3c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the CEFAS21-140 Echosounder is initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS). The contract, classified under goods with the CPV description of "Sonars," involves upgrading the discontinued Simrad EK60 echosounder system aboard the RV Cefas Endeavour. This procurement was conducted using a limited method as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, with the contract signed on 3rd February 2022 for the value of £216,000. The procurement is located in Lowestoft, UK (UKH1), and this contract has reached the active award stage.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the marine electronics and environmental technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in sonar systems. Businesses that can provide specialised equipment compatible with existing systems aboard oceanographic vessels would be particularly well-suited to participate. The specific requirement for a particular manufacturer’s equipment opens doors for niche suppliers who can fulfil these integration needs, fostering collaborative tendencies in the marine technology landscape.

## Notice

Upgrade to the current (and discontinued) Simrad EK60 echosounder system aboard the RV Cefas Endeavour.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade to the current (and discontinued) Simrad EK60 echosounder system aboard the RV Cefas Endeavour.

### Procurement Information

The equipment procured needed to be of that made by a particular manufacturer to enable integration with existing kit on board the RV Cefas Endeavour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005024-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £216,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECHOMASTER MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005024-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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