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title: "CEFAS25-114 Seabed Natural Capital Evidence (eDNA-Enabled)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670d7"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# CEFAS25-114 Seabed Natural Capital Evidence (eDNA-Enabled)

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670d7

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority within the sub-central government, has awarded the contract titled "CEFAS25-114 Seabed Natural Capital Evidence (eDNA-Enabled)" under the industry category of research laboratory services. This procurement process took place in Lowestoft, UK, and focused on developing a seabed natural capital evidence base using eDNA amplicon sequencing of marine samples. The contract was awarded to the Earlham Institute following a direct procurement method below the threshold and was without competition. The procurement stage has progressed to the award and contract phase, with the contract active from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental research and marine biodiversity, particularly those capable of handling eDNA sequencing projects. Large scale enterprises with expertise in laboratory services would be well-suited to engage with such contracts. Collaborating with government bodies like CEFAS allows for expansion in the field of environmental science and reinforces a company's presence and credibility, potentially opening doors to further contracts in the public sector. The existing relationship with known suppliers, such as the Earlham Institute, demonstrates the value of possessing niche capabilities and the ability to deliver specialised services.

## Notice

Development of a novel seabed natural capital evidence base, assessing state, functions and services at baseline and under pressure, using biodiversity change and eDNA amplicon sequencing of marine samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025999-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,096 |

## 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 | EARLHAM INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 18:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025999-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025999-2026
  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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