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title: "CEFAS25-44 Underwater Noise - Purchase of five new noise recorders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05548f"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-06-27"
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# CEFAS25-44 Underwater Noise - Purchase of five new noise recorders

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05548f

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of five underwater noise recorders. The contract, identified as CEFAS25-44, falls under the industry category for sound-measuring equipment and was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition. This procurement pertains to the supply of goods and was awarded on 30th May 2025, with the contract active until 31st March 2026. The transaction took place in Lowestoft, UK, and was governed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, highlighting its compliance with regional statutory requirements.

This tender provides notable growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised sound-measuring and underwater equipment. Large-scale enterprises like Ocean Instruments New Zealand, which was the supplier for this contract, demonstrate the potential for businesses to thrive in providing niche technology solutions that meet specific scientific and environmental needs. Companies with expertise in advanced engineering technology and established links to public authorities would be well-suited to pursue similar procurement opportunities and expand their market presence in the public sector tech supply chain.

## Notice

Purchase of five new noise recorders. It is a stand-alone unit with recorder, batteries, memory cards. It can be deployed to 1000m water depths and record for up to 5 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035564-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 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 | £27,775 |

## 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 | OCEAN INSTRUMENTS NEW ZEALAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434200 - Sound-measuring equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 04:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035564-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035564-2025
  27th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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