---
title: "CEFAS26-13 Contract for provision of depth rated split-beam transducer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06545c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-02-13"
---

# CEFAS26-13 Contract for provision of depth rated split-beam transducer

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06545c

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process undertaken by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, UK, a contract was awarded for the provision of a 38khz depth rated split-beam transducer. This procurement falls under the industry category of scientific equipment for echosounders used in surveys. The contract process was initiated under "below threshold - without competition," leveraging a direct procurement method for ease and efficiency. CEFAS finalised this process by awarding the contract to Echomaster Marine Limited, headquartered in Macduff, UK, on 12th February 2026. The contract spans from 13th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, ensuring timely fulfilment for scientific endeavours.

This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for businesses specialising in marine acoustics and instrument manufacturing to increase their visibility and engage with government contracts. Companies with expertise in producing components for scientific surveys, particularly those experienced in acoustic tranducer design and manufacturing, could find pathways for growth through similar procurements. This contract exemplifies real-world applications where leveraging specialised capabilities in transducer technology can lead to sustainable business expansion and foster relationships with public sector entities like CEFAS.

## Notice

Provision of a 38khz depth rated split-beam transducer for echosounder equipment used for scientific surveys.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013622-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,800 |

## 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 | ECHOMASTER MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31711120 - Transducers

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013622-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013622-2026
  13th February 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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