CEFAS26-86 ITT for Thames Survey Vessel Charter
CEFAS needs to charter one or more inshore fishing vessels (around 10 m) for two seasonal beam trawl surveys in the Outer Thames estuary in late August and early September. Each survey lasts up to seven days and will collect fish and shellfish data to help assess North Sea sole stocks.
- Closed4 August 2026
- Value£330k
- BuyerCentre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
- WhereOuter Thames estuary, embarkation from West Mersea and similar ports
- CategoryTransport & vehicles, Business & professional services
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you operate or manage inshore fishing vessels based in or familiar with the Outer Thames and Thames estuary, and can support scientific survey work with beam trawl equipment.
You'll need
- Vessel approximately 10 m LOA or larger with space for survey operations
- Capable of rigging and deploying CEFAS survey gear
- Local knowledge of Outer Thames area
- Ability to embark/disembark from West Mersea or similar Outer Thames ports
Might not suit a small firm
- it needs coverage across the whole UK
Possible incumbent
Briggs Marine Contractors Limited won a related vessel charter contract for CEFAS in March 2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.