---
title: "CEFAS25-27 Contract for research into water quality"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0519f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# CEFAS25-27 Contract for research into water quality

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0519f8

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS25-27 Contract for research into water quality." This process falls under the industry category of research services and involves the development of solutions for water quality concerning coral reefs and seagrasses. The contract's focus includes creating a toolkit for practitioners to mitigate marine pollution and developing research priorities for future investments. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold without competition, and the award stage was reached. The contract, valued at £35,000 gross, began on 20th May 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. CEFAS, a central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, stands as the buying organisation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and environmental research services. Particularly, businesses capable of providing innovative research solutions and developing strategic interventions in marine ecosystems would greatly benefit from this contract. Large-scale organisations with a background in environmental science, possessing post-doctoral research capabilities, or specialising in pollution control and ecological protection would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can facilitate business growth through collaboration with government bodies and pioneering in the field of marine environmental solutions.

## Notice

Contract for post-doctoral student to support a study which will look at water quality solutions for coral reefs and seagrasses. The R&D study will develop a toolkit to guide practitioners on place-based interventions that have been shown to improve and/or mitigate marine pollution issues to protect coral reefs and develop a roadmap for research and develop priorities to guide future investments by CORDAP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023637-2025 |
| 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 | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000 |

## 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 | DEVIN ROWELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 09:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023637-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023637-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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