--- title: "CEFAS25-36 Contract for the provision of King Scallop Dredge Surveys" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05297d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05297d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05297d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05297d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE" published: "2026-05-12" --- # CEFAS25-36 Contract for the provision of King Scallop Dredge Surveys Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05297d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05297d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05297d.json) ## Summary The recent procurement process conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) concerns the "CEFAS25-36 Contract for the provision of King Scallop Dredge Surveys." This contract falls within the fisheries research industry category and is geographically focused on the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the English Channel, Bristol Channel, and Yorkshire/Durham coast. The process reached the contract amendment stage as of 12 May 2026, following its prior award on 3 September 2025. Initially awarded in an open procedure, the contract allows for a flexible extension of three additional 12-month periods, indicating an anticipated end date by 31 March 2029. The legal basis governing this tender is outlined under UKPGA 2023/54. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for organisations within the maritime and fisheries sectors, particularly those equipped with research vessels and experience in scallop dredging operations. SMEs like Evening Star FR LLP, which was the original contract awardee, exemplify the type of business well-suited for this award due to their specialised services in fishing vessel operations. Engaging in such contracts not only provides steady workflows and revenue streams given the contractual extensions but also positions businesses at the forefront of collaborating on scientific research projects essential for sustainable fisheries management. The open procurement method ensures that diverse entities, including smaller or regional enterprises, have the chance to compete effectively by aligning their expertise with the strategic goals of Cefas and its partners. ## Notice As part of an ongoing research project, Cefas is collaborating with Defra and industry partners to carry out dredge fishing surveys with the aim of determining harvestable biomass of king scallop in the main fishing grounds around England ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months each ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043435-2026 | | Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £420,000 | | Lots value | £420,000 | | Awards value | £402,050 | | Contracts value | £402,050 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34513100 - Fishing vessels - 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services - 63726800 - Research vessel services ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 12:10 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043435-2026 - 3 Sep 2025 at 10:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053496-2025 - 25 Jul 2025 at 08:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042996-2025 - 30 May 2025 at 10:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028710-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043435-2026 12th May 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053496-2025 3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042996-2025 25th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028710-2025 30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/WelcomeAllbidstobesubmittedviatheaboveeProcurementsystem - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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