Scope
Reference
CEFAS25-57
Description
The aim of this project is to establish an aquaculture data hub. This will provide a mapping interface with search and querying functionality to access information on aquaculture locations, sectoral production statistics and environmental performance, and host key position papers for the industry in one place, providing an essential resource for regulators (Defra, Cefas, MMO) policy teams, industry, researchers and the wider public. Importantly, the website will address a primary recommendation of the English Aquaculture Strategy (2020), published by Poseidon, which identified the limited availability of comprehensive information as a barrier to the development of the Aquaculture industry.
The services covered under this procurement include stakeholder mapping and consultation, website development, governance and publicity.
Contract 1. CEFAS25-57 Contract for an Aquaculture Hub
Suppliers (3)
- BRITISH TROUT ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- POSEIDON AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD.
- THE SHELLFISH ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN
Contract value
- £219,850 excluding VAT
- £263,820 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 October 2025
Contract dates
- 9 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 5 months, 23 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended by a period of 1 year if funding is granted.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72300000 - Data services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract management based on deliverables rather than KPI's
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The Shellfish Association of Great Britain are uniquely positioned, through their membership and contacts with farms, shellfish depuration units, suppliers and the capture sector to enable them to coordinate engagement with stakeholders in the shellfish and seaweed sectors conducting surveys to establish data and compliance needs.
The British Trout Association are also uniquely positioned, through their membership and contacts to linked businesses such as processors and suppliers whose input is required, and have strong contacts at a ministerial level. This will enable them to coordinate engagement with stakeholders in the finfish sectors, conduct surveys to establish data and compliance needs, acquire strategies and position statements for this project.
Poseidon specialise in strategic planning of aquaculture in the UK and Ireland and have a long-standing history working with Governments, importantly leading delivery of the English Aquaculture Strategy (EAS) which is the key driver for the Aquaculture Data Hub and similar projects across the UK. With all necessary contacts in place from previous consultations, they are uniquely positioned to work on the results of sector surveys against the objectives of the EAS.
Suppliers
BRITISH TROUT ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- Companies House: IP24021R
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGQG-7934-NTJW
2 Enterprise House ,Cherry Orchard Lane
Salisbury
SP2 7LD
United Kingdom
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
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POSEIDON AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD.
- Companies House: 04297215
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVT-1436-RLHW
238 Station Road
Addlestone
KT15 2PS
United Kingdom
Email: main@consult-poseidon.com
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
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THE SHELLFISH ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN
- Companies House: 08804994
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQV-2551-CHPQ
Fishmongers' Hall
London
EC4R 9EL
United Kingdom
Email: admin@shellfish.org.uk
Website: http://WWW.SHELLFISH.ORG.UK
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
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Contracting authority
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-5299-JGTN
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom
Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - central government