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title: "CEFAS25-45 Guardbuoys for Waverider Protection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050853"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# CEFAS25-45 Guardbuoys for Waverider Protection

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050853

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a central government public authority in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, is at the award stage of their procurement process titled "CEFAS25-45 Guardbuoys for Waverider Protection." The procurement falls under the industry category of buoy positioning services, specifically covering four locations in Scotland and aims to provide additional protection for waverider buoys. The process was initiated without competition, using a direct procurement method, and concluded with the award on 28th April 2025. This contract amendment notice was published on 30th March 2026, with the contract period running from 9th March 2026 until 30th November 2026, with a contract value of £71,922 GBP.

The tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in buoy positioning and protection services. The Northern Lighthouse Board, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh, has successfully been awarded the contract, providing an exemplary model for similar businesses aiming to compete in this sector. Businesses equipped to manage maritime safety equipment and with expertise in managing guardbuoys and vessel impact protection are well-suited for such opportunities, as the demand for innovative solutions continues in the public sector. This process exemplifies the importance of direct procurement methods for service providers that can offer specialised protection systems for maritime infrastructure.

## Notice

Hire of Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) guardbuoys for 4 Scottish Locations. The guardbuoys are essential as they provide additional protection from vessel impact to the waverider buoys.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029271-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,922 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| 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 | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63724300 - Buoy positioning services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:13 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029271-2026
- 28 Apr 2025 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017287-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029271-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017287-2025
  28th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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