---
title: "CEFAS26-37 Winch Service for Blue Belt Survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e53"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# CEFAS26-37 Winch Service for Blue Belt Survey

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e53

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government authority located in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "CEFAS26-37 Winch Service for Blue Belt Survey." This contract, falling within the services category, involves a complete service and health check on the MacArtney winch for the deployment and recovery of the STR camera system for the upcoming James Cook Blue Belt survey. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold, and the resultant contract was awarded to MacArtney UK Ltd, a large company based in Aberdeen with the agreement period running from 15 October 2025 to 31 October 2025. The contract value is £27,711.53 with the signing date of 14 October 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in marine service and equipment maintenance, particularly those specialising in winch systems or other machinery required for research vessel operations. Businesses of substantial size, especially those with expertise in providing high-quality service checks for equipment used in surveys and marine expeditions, are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The completion of this survey project demonstrates CEFAS's engagement in environmental research and offers potential growth opportunities for companies that can support such scientific undertakings with effective and efficient services, equipment, or technology. Additionally, it highlights the possibility of direct procurements within the public sector for niche services without the need for competitive tendering.

## Notice

Complete service and health check on the MacArtney winch, ahead of the upcoming James Cook Blue Belt survey. The service is required for the deployment and recovery of the STR camera system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024929-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,711 |

## 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 | MACARTNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024929-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024929-2026
  19th 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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