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CEFAS26-10 Offshore and Onshore Observer Programme

Awarded to SEASCOPE FISHERIES RESEARCH LIMITED, Seascope Fisheries Research Limited

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE(buyer)

Published
Published 26 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 27 February 2026

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Overview

CEFAS has awarded a contract worth £1.1 million to Seascope Fisheries Research Limited for the Offshore and Onshore Observer Programme, which deploys trained observers on commercial fishing vessels to collect independent fisheries data including catch composition, discards, and biological characteristics. The programme supports the UK's compliance with the Fisheries Act 2020 and the UK Data Collection Framework by providing validated datasets for stock assessments and marine management advice across English shellfish, demersal, and pelagic fisheries.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£750,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
26 January 2026
Questions by
18 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Offshore services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,100,000
Award date
16 March 2026
Contract period
19 April 2026 → 19 April 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
19 April 2031
Against estimate
47% above
Bids received
2
Winners
  • SEASCOPE FISHERIES RESEARCH LIMITED
  • Seascope Fisheries Research Limited

This contract ends on 19 April 2029, or 19 April 2031 if every extension is used.

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Bids received

2

1 from SMEs

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Technical60%
  • Social Value10%
  • Price30%

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Market context

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    15 May 2026

  2. Contract

    16 March 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    26 January 2026

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