---
title: "CEFAS26-56 Contract for Barcode Training in South Africa"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06737a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# CEFAS26-56 Contract for Barcode Training in South Africa

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06737a

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS26-56 Contract for Barcode Training in South Africa." This contract focuses on education and training services and falls under the industry category of services. The training programme was held at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, specifically at the Shark Genetics Laboratory, for delegates from Mozambique and Madagascar. The direct procurement method was used, as the contract was below the threshold and did not require competition. The contract period began on 1st December 2025 and concluded on 31st December 2025, with the contract being signed on 28th November 2025. The process reached the award stage, with the most recent update published on 25th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in genetic barcoding. As the procurement was awarded to Stellenbosch University, large-scale academic institutions or organisations with knowledge in shark genetics and international training programmes could benefit from similar opportunities. Companies that can effectively collaborate with educational institutions and possess logistical capabilities to manage international training courses might find themselves well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. This highlights the demand for niche educational services catering to specialised scientific fields, offering lucrative possibilities for capable businesses.

## Notice

Contract for a 2 week Genetic Barcoding training course held at Stellenbosch University in South Africa at the Shark Genetics laboratory for four delegates from Mozambique and Madagascar under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027142-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 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 | £15,674 |

## 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 | STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 09:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027142-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027142-2026
  25th 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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