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title: "CEFAS25-131 Contract for Provision of a technician to work with Cefas staff on the SEASTORE Project on undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# CEFAS25-131 Contract for Provision of a technician to work with Cefas staff on the SEASTORE Project on undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb13

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## Summary

The contract titled "CEFAS25-131 Contract for Provision of a Technician" involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, seeking services within the technical assistance industry category. This procurement process, directed by Cefas, focuses on conducting Carbon Resuspension experiments as part of their SEASTORE Project. The contract has undergone amendments, the most recent published on 29th April 2026, with the active contract period extending from 12th June 2026 to 31st August 2026. It employs a below-threshold procurement method without competition, facilitating direct engagement with selected service providers. Amendments to this award reflect changes in contract specifications managed through the Find a Tender Service publication mechanism.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental science services, particularly those with expertise in technical assistance and methodology development for scientific experiments. The engagement includes hands-on training and the creation of a Standard Operating Procedure, providing scope for collaboration and skill enhancement for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses equipped to provide skilled technicians with required certifications for maritime projects would be ideal contenders for such tenders, as the project necessitates both lab-based and fieldwork contribution. The partnership with Cefas also allows businesses to strengthen their presence and capabilities in marine and environmental research sectors, fostering potential future collaborations and expansions.

## Notice

The Supplier will provide a technician to work with the Cefas staff on the SEASTORE Project sharing their knowledge of the methodology for undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments both in the lab and on field work. Producing a Standard Operating procedure (SOP) detailing the processes and training around 2 or 3 Cefas staff members over 4 Months both in the lab and on the RV Discovery SEASTORE cruise planned for February/March 2026. The technician will: * Attend regular meetings with Cefas virtually and in person as required * Attend SEASTORE consortium meetings virtually and in person as required * Attend the fortnightly cruise planning meeting virtually and in person as required * Attend the pre and post cruise briefings virtually and in person as required * Have all the necessary health and safety requirements in place to join the vessel( ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate, STCW Personal Survival techniques, Emergency First Aid). Please note Cefas will not cover the costs for these requirements. * Work closely with Cefas to produce and deliver the methodology and SOP for undertaking Carbon Resuspension Deliverables: 1. Develop and deliver a methodology for undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments in the lab and on field work and produce a SOP (standard operating procedure) 2. Prepare and conduct carbon experiments on Seastore Discovery Cruise, planned for February/March 2026. 25th February mobilising at Liverpool on the 22nd February - Demobilising 22nd March Glasgow. Cefas will reimburse costs for travel to and from the vessel. 3. Delivery of training for undertaking Carbon Resuspension experiments to Cefas staff in the lab and on the Seastore Discovery Cruise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038929-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,120 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356200 - Technical assistance services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 08:14 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038929-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 09:13 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009264-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 08:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085204-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038929-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009264-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085204-2025
  22nd December 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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