---
title: "CEFAS26-46 Contract for Underwater Noise Data Collection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06711c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# CEFAS26-46 Contract for Underwater Noise Data Collection

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06711c

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS26-46 Contract for Underwater Noise Data Collection". This contract involves monitoring and assessing underwater noise across UK waters, categorised under data collection and collation services. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, initiated in the tender stage. The contract was awarded on 15th December 2025, and runs from 16th December 2025 to 31st December 2025. The contract, valued at £10,026 (net) and £12,031.20 (gross), was formalised with a publication notice on 23rd March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in environmental data collection and analysis, particularly those with expertise in underwater acoustics and marine monitoring. It was awarded to a large-scale supplier, the University of Plymouth, highlighting their capability in rendering services for substantial governmental projects. Businesses with similar expertise, especially those capable of providing continuous field recordings and accurate assessments, can find similar procurement processes beneficial to their growth. Engaging with authorities like CEFAS can open doors to further collaborative opportunities and elevate a business's profile within the environmental sciences sector.

## Notice

Contract To collect field recordings of underwater noise on an ongoing basis for monitoring and assessment of underwater noise in UK waters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026138-2026 |
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 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 | £10,026 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026138-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026138-2026
  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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