---
title: "CEFAS26-32 Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy Deployments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066be7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# CEFAS26-32 Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy Deployments

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066be7

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, UK, has successfully completed the contract titled "CEFAS26-32 Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy Deployments." This procurement, associated with standby vessel services within the marine services industry category, involved four redeployments of the Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy via the RV Corystes. The procurement process was initiated without competitive tendering, described as "Below threshold - without competition," and the contract was signed on 21 November 2025. The contract period extends from 24 November 2025 to 14 December 2026, providing significant operational activity within that timeframe.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those with capabilities related to oceanic instrument deployment and vessel operations. The Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute, a large-scale enterprise, was chosen as the supplier, indicating that businesses with robust infrastructure and experience in marine research would be well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. Engaging with such contracts can enhance business growth by expanding an organisation's involvement in government-led environmental projects, fostering skills innovation, and establishing a foothold in marine deployment services within the UK.

## Notice

Contract for the 4 redeployments and associated works of the Liverpool Bay Smartbuoy via the RV Corystes for Financial Year 25-26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023912-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,864 |

## 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 AGRI-FOOD & BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63725200 - Standby vessel services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 10:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023912-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023912-2026
  17th March 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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