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title: "CCN 1 - CEFAS25-43 Essential Guard Buoys for Waverider Protection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067644"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# CCN 1 - CEFAS25-43 Essential Guard Buoys for Waverider Protection

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067644

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority in the UK, facilitated a procurement process for 'CCN 1 - CEFAS25-43 Essential Guard Buoys for Waverider Protection'. The procurement involved the hiring of Trinity House guard buoys to protect Waverider buoys. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, CEFAS awarded the contract to Trinity House. This process fell under the services category, specifically buoy maintenance services, and was carried out through a direct procurement method, which was below the threshold, therefore conducted without competition. The contract is active, covering a period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2027, and was signed on 27th February 2026.

This procurement provides business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in marine services, including buoy maintenance and maritime equipment rental. Companies with expertise in marine infrastructure and maintenance could find themselves well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. This tender allows businesses not only to expand their portfolio but also to establish relationships with public authorities such as CEFAS, potentially leading to more subcontracting opportunities in the maritime sector. As the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, it highlights the importance of pre-existing relationships and readiness to provide specialised services without formal competition.

## Notice

Hire of Trinity House guard buoys essential for Waverider buoys protection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028412-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,289 |

## 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 | TRINITY HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50246200 - Buoy maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028412-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028412-2026
  27th 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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