AwardedAwarded 28 October 2025
CEFAS25-66 Mapping of Whelk Fishing Grounds
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science · Central government
In brief
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science awarded research work to Heriot Watt on 28 October 2025.
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What the notice says
To support the implementation of Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs), Cefas is commissioning a number of R&D projects to address evidence gaps. This project will characterize differences in physical features of whelks from fishing grounds in English waters. This information is intended to help set stock boundaries for purposes of assessing whelk stock and exploitation status in English waters and inform local management.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Heriot Watt | £39,769 | 29 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 070800-2025
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From notice 070800-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.