---
title: "Vessel Charter for Buoy Deployment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05559c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-06-30"
---

# Vessel Charter for Buoy Deployment

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05559c

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) involved a contract for the vessel charter needed for buoy deployment. Specifically, this project required deploying a guard buoy and wave rider buoy at the Torness and Firth of Forth sites. The procurement fell under the category of "Standby vessel services" and was conducted through direct procurement methods below the threshold, thereby bypassing competitive bidding. Located in Lowestoft, UK, CEFAS completed the process on 30th June 2025, with the contract starting from 1st July 2025 and concluding on 21st July 2025.

This tender represents a profitable opportunity for businesses engaged in maritime services, particularly those specialising in offshore deployments and navigational aids. SMEs like Marshall Jakeman Marine Ltd, who successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to leverage their operational capabilities for such niche service requirements. The direct award process favours established relationships and specific expertise, thus providing growth opportunities for businesses adept in specialised maritime logistics and project execution.

## Notice

Contract for the requirement to charter a vessel for the deployment of a guard buoy and wave rider buoy at our Torness site, 55deg58.786N, 2deg24.564W and Firth of Forth site, 56deg11.268N, 2deg30.235W

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035999-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,400 |

## 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 | MARSHALL JAKEMAN MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63725200 - Standby vessel services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 09:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035999-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035999-2025
  30th 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

## Provenance

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