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# CEFAS26-74 Laboratory Container Facilities for Blue Belt Programme

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas26-74-itt-for-laboratory-container-facilities-for-blue-belt-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06ddce) — UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official Find a Tender notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science: "CEFAS26-74 Laboratory Container Facilities for Blue Belt Programme". Published status: complete. Published value: £140,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: atamis-9529.my.site.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/centre-for-environment-fisheries-and-aquaculture-science-GB-PPON-PPGW-5299-JGTN)
- **Published Value:** £140,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Modular and portable buildings
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £152,000 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas26-74-itt-for-laboratory-container-facilities-for-blue-belt-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06ddce#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06ddce`

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [atamis-9529.my.site.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-9529.my.site.com%2Flogin)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas26-74-itt-for-laboratory-container-facilities-for-blue-belt-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06ddce#participate

## Description
The Blue Belt Programme is the UK Government’s flagship marine conservation programme, partnering with a number of the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). Together, we work to improve protection and sustainable use practices within the waters of the UKOTs to safeguard marine biodiversity and the practices of local communities.
Fisheries Science in the UKOTs
Fishing is an important activity in a number of the UKOTs, ranging from commercial fishing operations through to recreational fishing for subsistence and leisure.
Fisheries science, the collection and analysis of information pertaining to fish species and their fishery(ies), is fundamental to effective and responsive management of these activities and their impacts. Many countries have a nationally coordinated system of data collection from fisheries, but in small communities with limited local capacity, this is generally impractical. In such contexts, fostering collaboration with fishers is essential to ensure fair and participatory management.
This requirement for UKOTs, Montserrat and Ascension Island, is for the provision of containerised laboratory facilities that will be used to support the collection of essential samples and data from local fishers.
Aims and Objectives
To facilitate the collection of samples and data for fisheries science, the Governments of Ascension Island and Montserrat require laboratory facilities that be located at the main fish landing sites. The desired contents and layout of each of these facilities are detailed in the specifications below.
The Supplier will procure, construct, and deliver these two containerised laboratories to Ascension Island and Montserrat.
Scope of Requirements
Cefas require two containerised laboratory facilities according to the general and specific criteria outlined below, including procurement, manufacture, and delivery. General Requirements in 4.1. apply equally for both laboratories. The desired layout and any specific requirements for each UKOT are provided in 4.2 and 4.3.
Installation of facilities is not required in either case as this will be handled by the respective UKOT Governments. If installation guidance is considered useful or where the installation method may be considered as potentially voiding any warranties, the Supplier may optionally provide this together with specific details and any impact on contract value in their submission as per APPENDIX 5.
General Requirements
The basic structure of each laboratory should be based upon conversion of an ISO standard 20-foot (6.06 metres external length) new shipping container1 converted into laboratory and plant room space(s).
Since these containers will require sea freight to their final destinations, they must be supplied with in-date Container Safety Certificates (CSC), adhering to the International Maritime Organisation International Convention for Safe Containers2 with recessed doors, windows, etc. The CSC should have sufficient time (at least 6 months past the expected deli...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas26-74-itt-for-laboratory-container-facilities-for-blue-belt-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06ddce)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 44211100
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Estimated Value:** £140,000

- **Contract Period:** 11/10/2026 to 31/10/2027

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** CEFAS26-74 Laboratory Container Facilities for Blue Belt Programme (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Neometrix Defence Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PZCT-4515-QXBM`
  - Value: £152,000
  - Date: 28/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender Notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F074753-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-29T15:33:30.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-08T10:44:18.760Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06ddce