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title: "CEFAS25-94 Contract for the supply of National Water Quality Monitoring in Jamaica under SBE"
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# CEFAS25-94 Contract for the supply of National Water Quality Monitoring in Jamaica under SBE

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0611da

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), located in Lowestoft, UK, has finalised its procurement process titled "CEFAS25-94 Contract for the supply of National Water Quality Monitoring in Jamaica under SBE." The procurement falls under the services category and pertains to data analysis within the environmental sector. The process reached the award stage and has been completed, with the contract commencing on 29th January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £50,784, was awarded to The University of the West Indies in Jamaica, indicating a direct procurement method "below threshold - without competition." The project will focus on monitoring water quality and managing pollution in Jamaica, with deliverables expected by November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental monitoring and data analysis. Those specialising in water quality assessment, marine pollution analysis, and environmental training could thrive under this contract. It is particularly suitable for organisations with experience in conducting large-scale environmental studies and those capable of fostering multinational and multicultural collaborations. Additionally, companies offering fieldwork equipment and laboratory services for water quality analysis could benefit from subcontracting opportunities. The involvement in such international projects can lead to expanded recognition and form critical alliances, which are conducive to business growth.

## Notice

The Supplier will collect water pollution data and determine the impact of contaminants on aquatic environments which will include utilising youth training. This work will focus on addressing priority data gaps identified during the initial situational analysis and will support a collaborative team of multidisciplinary, multicultural and multinational researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students. Deliverables: 1. Collection of environmental and marine pollution samples to help inform water quality assessment, enhancement to water quality management and monitoring programmes in Jamaica. a. At least 25 sites along 4 transects will be collected through consultation between the supplier and Cefas. To be delivered by: No later than 1st November 2025. b. Each site will have two samples taken at surface and depth (1m from bottom). A range of water quality samples including dissolved nutrients, suspended sediments, chlorophyl and physico-chemical parameters will be collected in the field using their own calibrated in-field equipment. Additional data on physico-chemical parameters can also be measured using calibrated sensors on a CTD taking high frequency data. To be delivered by: No later than 1st November 2025. c. Water quality data that has been collected (nutrients, sediments, plankton biomass) will be analysed at laboratories (in Jamaica) no later than 4 weeks after collection - this will be reported (via an Excel spreadsheet) to project stakeholders, including Cefas, NEPA (National Environment & Planning Agency) and coastal communities. To be delivered by: The end November/beginning December 2025. 2. Youth training for approximately 5 students across the different work packages will be delivered as part of the data collection, supporting research students to participate in field work and providing an opportunity to participate in an international funded research survey. Costs of student travel and T&S will be covered by Cefas. Students will also participate in delivering laboratory analyses and contributing to data analysis and reporting. a. Guidance and involvement in the selection process of identifying suitable participants (aiming for 50% female) for the fieldwork. To be delivered by: 1st November 2025 b. Guidance and involvement in the selection process of identifying suitable participants (aiming for 50% female) for the laboratory work. To be delivered by: The end November/beginning of December. c. Guidance and involvement in the selection process of identifying suitable participants (aiming for 50% female) for contributing to a Water Quality Report Card (developed by Cefas and NEPA) national report. To be delivered by: The end December 2025. d. Input into report development and for inclusion in the Water Quality Report Card To be delivered by: The end February 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007969-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,784 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007969-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007969-2026
  29th January 2026 - 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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