---
title: "CEFAS26-38 Technical Inspection of Seaspyder Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e75"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# CEFAS26-38 Technical Inspection of Seaspyder Systems

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e75

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, awarded a contract titled "CEFAS26-38 Technical Inspection of Seaspyder Systems." The industry category for this procurement falls under services related to marine equipment. The procurement reached the award stage on 19th March 2026, following the completion of inspection services scheduled between 1st to 31st October 2025. This tender was carried out through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, signifying the acquisition without open competition.

This contract presents opportunities for firms specialising in marine equipment inspection and servicing. Companies with capabilities in providing technical reports and conducting pressure testing on marine systems would find this tender pertinent for business growth. Specifically, large-scale firms like Subsea Technology & Rentals Limited, which has successfully secured this contract, exemplify well-suited entities for such undertakings. Given the niche service category, businesses with expertise in technical marine equipment inspections can leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence and secure government contracts.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of a technical report of an inspection and service of the Seaspyder systems purchased in 2017. This will also include other requirements, specifically requested e.g pressure testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024978-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,430 |

## 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 | SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY & RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024978-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024978-2026
  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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