---
title: "CEFAS26-39 Contract for Rock-Eval of Samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067074"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# CEFAS26-39 Contract for Rock-Eval of Samples

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067074

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "CEFAS26-39 Contract for Rock-Eval of Samples." This contract involved carrying out Rock-eval thermal analysis on 241 samples and was awarded directly without competition, as it fell below the threshold values stipulating competitive tendering. The procurement was categorised under analysis services within the public authority - sub-central government sector. The contract commenced on 13th October 2025 and concluded by 31st December 2025, with the contract details published on 20th March 2026.

The awarded contract presents an opportunity for growth for businesses in the geological analysis sector, as it highlights the demand for specialised thermal analysis services. The procurement process, which benefitted UKRI as represented by the British Geological Survey, indicates potential collaboration opportunities for large-scale enterprises equipped with scientific expertise and capability in conducting comprehensive sample analyses. Organisations possessing the technical acumen in geological survey methods and analysis services could anticipate similar strategic openings to provide their services to prominent public authorities like CEFAS and expand their market reach.

## Notice

Contract for the supplier to carry out Rock-eval thermal analysis of 241 samples collected by Cefas

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025821-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,920 |

## 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 | UKRI AS REPRESENTED BY BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025821-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025821-2026
  20th 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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