---
title: "CEFAS26-63 Contract for commercial assurance on the Future Delivery at Sea Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068587"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# CEFAS26-63 Contract for commercial assurance on the Future Delivery at Sea Project

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068587

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) pertains to the "CEFAS26-63 Contract for commercial assurance on the Future Delivery at Sea Project." Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, the CEFAS operates within public authority at a sub-central government level. This contracting process falls under the services category with a concentration on engineering-related scientific and technical fields, and it was awarded on 17th April 2026. The procurement stage is complete, involving direct award methodology without competition due to being below threshold, highlighting its streamlined procurement approach. The contract commenced on 17th April 2026, slated to conclude by 31st July 2026, with an optional extension until the end of September 2026 should project timelines necessitate further engagement.

This tender offers substantial prospects for businesses in the engineering and technical services sector, particularly those with a proficiency in offering commercial assurance. With a gross value allocation of £24,000, including potential for renewal and ongoing work adjustments, such opportunities are ideal for large enterprises like A Squared Engineering Ltd, which secured the contract. Their expertise in delivering specialised advisory services aligns perfectly with the requirements of the Future Delivery at Sea project, presenting further business growth possibilities for entities capable of navigating maritime and environmental projects. Businesses in consultancy and strategic planning spaces could find noteworthy synergies in similar contract procurements by other public authorities under similar frameworks.

## Notice

Independent advice to provide commercial assurance for part of the pre-procurement planning phase of the Future Delivery at Sea Project, on a call-off basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035294-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## 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 | A SQUARED ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035294-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035294-2026
  17th April 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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