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GB-Lowestoft: Cefas FSP57 Selectivity differences between older and newer trawl designs in The Wash brown shrimp fishery

CEFAS

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16 Jun 2017 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cefas, based in Lowestoft, is seeking contractors for a project titled "Cefas FSP57 Selectivity differences between older and newer trawl designs in The Wash brown shrimp fishery". This open procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on surveys. Key activities are set to start on 1st October 2017 and will conclude on 31st January 2018, with the tender period ending on 26th June 2017. The project aims to assess selectivity differences and best practices critical to the brown shrimp fishery, which is a significant aspect of the fishing industry in the UK.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in fishery science, marine surveying, or related services to engage in a funded partnership with Cefas and Defra. Businesses that specialise in fishing technology, trawl design, or sustainable fisheries practices will find this procurement particularly relevant. By registering as suppliers and submitting their tenders, these companies can contribute to vital research affecting fisheries management while potentially enhancing their market presence and relationship with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Cefas FSP57 Selectivity differences between older and newer trawl designs in The Wash brown shrimp fishery

Notice Description

A Fishery Science Partnership (FSP) involving the fishing industry, Defra and Cefas scientists was established in 2003. Defra has confirmed the continued funding of the Fisheries Science Partnership programme for a further year in 2017/18. The objectives of the programme are: To build relationships between UK fishermen and scientists and to involve fishermen in the co-commissioning of science. Crangon crangon (brown shrimp) are caught primarily in estuaries and inshore areas countries bordering the North Sea using light weight beam trawls. Total annual landings of North Sea Shrimp in 2015 was 31 375 t, of this the UK vessels land around 316 t of the total European catch. The Wash Brown Shrimp fishery is a major fishery for vessels working from The Wash ports (mostly Boston and King's Lynn), accounting for a large proportion of the gross earnings of vessels from these ports. The objectives of this project will be; 1)To assess the selectivity differences between older and newer Shrimp Beam trawl designs 2)Assess the survival of discarded brown shrimp and fish species in The Wash Brown Shrimp Fishery across a range of vessel configurations (rotary riddle and flat screen riddle) 3)Identify best practice to minimise mortality in non-retained catch FULL DETAILS REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT CAN BE FOUND BY REGISTERING AS A SUPPLIER AND DOWNLOADING THE TENDER PACKAGE AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NH9R3M7A43 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5628620-daeb-4775-b67b-d26d43f8f997
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34513550 - Survey vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

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