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CEFAS26-88 ISO9001 & ISO45001 Certification

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science · Central government

In brief

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science has announced plans to buy legal and accountancy work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £140,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 39 months, up to 75 months with extensions, starting 5 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 18 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This procurement project is for the appointment of an accredited external audit and certification provider to deliver independent certification, assurance, surveillance, and recertification services for Cefas' Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001) and Quality Management System (ISO 9001). The contract will support ongoing compliance with internationally recognised management system standards and provide the required external audits and certifications.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 085360-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 085360-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.