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title: "CEFAS25-110 Meiofauna Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# CEFAS25-110 Meiofauna Analysis

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670d2

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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, has completed the procurement process for the "CEFAS25-110 Meiofauna Analysis" project. The procurement, identified under ID C33568, falls under the industry category of services, specifically analysis services, and covers the delivery of meiofauna analysis for samples collected from the Endeavour. This tender was executed using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract period started on 8th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the procurement being in the award stage as of 20th March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £85,651.20, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and fisheries analysis services. The contract was awarded to Apem Ltd, a large supplier based in Stockport, United Kingdom. Though the procurement used a direct award method without competition, similar future opportunities can benefit businesses capable of providing expert analysis services, particularly those focusing on meiofauna or marine ecological studies. Businesses in this niche sector should stay alert for similar calls from CEFAS or analogous sub-central government bodies to maximise growth potential in environmentally focused projects.

## Notice

Meiofauna analysis for samples collected from the Endeavour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025987-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,376 |

## 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 | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 17:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025987-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025987-2026
  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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