---
title: "CEFAS25-100 Vessel Chartering Services in Mersey Estuary"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa87"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# CEFAS25-100 Vessel Chartering Services in Mersey Estuary

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa87

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Vessel Chartering Services in the Mersey Estuary. This contract pertains to demersal fish sampling services and falls under the industry category of ship chartering services. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd. The contract commenced on 29th September 2025 and is active, with an option for extension. The award notice was published on 8th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, specifically those focusing on vessel chartering and marine environmental services. Large-scale businesses like Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd, which can provide robust and reliable chartering solutions for scientific and environmental surveys, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Such opportunities can foster growth by expanding business portfolios in public sector services, especially those geared towards research and governmental needs for environmental expertise.

## Notice

Award of contract for the supply of Vessel Chartering Services - Demersal fish sampling in the Mersey Estuary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063286-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,500 |

## 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 | BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 12:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063286-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063286-2025
  8th October 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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