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CEFAS25-84 Contract for the Supply of an imaging particle analyser

Awarded to Planet Ocean Limited

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE(buyer)

Published
Published 13 October 2025

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The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science procured an imaging particle analyser instrument from Planet Ocean Limited for £94,994.80 (awarded 8 October 2025). The instrument is designed to detect microzooplankton in the 80μm–1mm size range for use in PELTIC fisheries surveys, with capabilities for both laboratory and at-sea analysis aboard research vessels. Key requirements include flow-through automatic image capture, portable design, Windows 11 compatibility, image processing software with multi-PC licensing, and a 12-month warranty.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
13 October 2025
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Award outcome

Awarded value
£94,995
Award date
8 October 2025
Contract period
12 October 2025 → 26 February 2027
Contract length
1 year 4 months
Winner
  • Planet Ocean Limited

This contract ends on 26 February 2027.

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About the winner

Planet Ocean Limited

Based in
Camberley

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Market context

Typical award in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

£74,808

Median of 2,392 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 27% above the median.

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE in the last 12 months

92

contracts awarded, worth £8,432,113 in total

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  1. Contract

    13 October 2025

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