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title: "Cefas Weymouth - Ozone ETP Technical Survey and Functional Definition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06992f"
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# Cefas Weymouth - Ozone ETP Technical Survey and Functional Definition

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06992f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), focused on a contract titled "Cefas Weymouth – Ozone ETP Technical Survey and Functional Definition." This undertaking pertains to the civil engineering consultancy service sector, particularly within the public authority sub-central government category. The contract was executed at CEFAS Weymouth, located in the UKH14 region of Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The procurement process, categorised under direct procurement without competition due to its below-threshold value, progressed to the award stage. The contract commenced on 15th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 15th November 2026, with a gross contract value of £72,000.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, especially those with expertise in technical surveys and the reverse engineering of mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Large-scale enterprises capable of managing live, biosecure environments will find this contract particularly beneficial, as it involves mitigating operational risks and ensuring compliance through comprehensive documentation. Suncombe House, a large enterprise, successfully secured the contract, which demonstrates the kind of capabilities expected to meet the tender's requirements. Businesses with similar profiles can look for future opportunities as CEFAS may require ongoing or additional support for infrastructure and compliance enhancement projects.

## Notice

This contract covers the provision of specialist engineering services to undertake a technical survey and functional definition of the ozone-based Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) systems at Cefas Weymouth. The scope includes detailed site walkdown, asset identification, and reverse engineering of mechanical, electrical, and control systems within a live, biosecure environment. The supplier will produce comprehensive documentation including asset registers, process flow diagrams, and functional descriptions to support safe operation, risk management, and future replacement planning. The work will mitigate operational and compliance risks associated with ageing infrastructure and ensure continuity of critical laboratory functions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044569-2026 |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 15 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 | SUNCOMBE HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044569-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044569-2026
  14th May 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

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