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title: "CEFAS26-44 Vessel Charter for collection and redeployment of Waverider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06710b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# CEFAS26-44 Vessel Charter for collection and redeployment of Waverider

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06710b

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has undertaken a procurement process for the "CEFAS26-44 Vessel Charter for collection and redeployment of Waverider" project. This procurement, categorized under services, involves the emergency chartering of a vessel to manage the Torness Waverider. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, this procurement was conducted through a direct method below the competition threshold, thereby eliminating competitive bidding. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 15th November 2025 and covering the duration from 3rd to 31st December 2025. The supplier, Briggs Marine Contractors Limited from Fife, has been awarded the contract valued at £11,000, excluding VAT.

This vessel charter project presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those offering standby vessel services. Large-scale marine contractors like Briggs Marine Contractors Limited have demonstrated their suitability for such specialised service requirements, reflecting a potential market for similar entities looking to expand their service portfolio. Engaging in contracts with public authorities like CEFAS can strengthen business credentials and offer steady work within the context of government projects. As the procurement did not involve competition, experienced firms in the industry may find direct procurement methods advantageous for securing niche contracts.

## Notice

Emergency Vessel Charter for collection and redeployment of The Torness Waverider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026108-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,000 |

## 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 | BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63725200 - Standby vessel services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026108-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026108-2026
  23rd 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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