---
title: "King Scallop Dredge Stock Survey Assessment - May survey only"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050923"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-04-29"
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# King Scallop Dredge Stock Survey Assessment - May survey only

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050923

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) as the buying organisation, seeking services for a "King Scallop Dredge Stock Survey Assessment" to be conducted in May 2025. The contract has been awarded to Evening Star FR LLP for this purpose. The procurement, part of a larger collaboration with Defra, sought the hire of a vessel with crew within the industry category of marine services. The contract spans from 4th April 2025 to 30th June 2025, operating under a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The central government authority operates from Lowestoft, while the supplier is based in Fraserburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those offering vessel hire with qualified crews. Companies with capabilities in marine operations and a proven track record for short-term, high-impact survey projects could find similar opportunities advantageous for growth. The non-competitive nature of the procurement process suggests that smaller, highly efficient companies, able to offer specialised services, could be particularly well-suited to future collaborations with Cefas and similar public authorities.

## Notice

As part of an ongoing research project, Cefas is collaborating with Defra and industry partners for the provision of the 2025 May king scallop dredge survey services. This Contract seeks to secure a suitable vessel and all management, crew, victuals, fuel, and other services necessary to carry out the requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017602-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,500 |

## 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 | EVENING STAR FR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 12:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017602-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017602-2025
  29th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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