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CEFAS23-97 Contract for a Mackerel Tagging Vessel

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11 Sep 2023 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The award has been granted by Cefas for the procurement titled "CEFAS23-97 Contract for a Mackerel Tagging Vessel". The industry category for this contract is Mackerel, falling under the classification of Fishing vessels. The tender's value is £840,000 GBP, with a minimum value set at £700,000 GBP. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold). The contract period is scheduled to run from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2027. Unity fishing co Ltd was awarded the contract. The contract involves deploying PIT tags on mackerel in the North Sea, necessitating a vessel available for a 7-day survey within the period from September 11 to 19, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those involved in fishing vessels and related services. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Unity fishing co Ltd winning the contract worth £400,000 GBP. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Businesses within British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom may find this contract relevant. Any extension of the contract, subject to funding, could benefit businesses aligned with the fishing industry looking for long-term contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS23-97 Contract for a Mackerel Tagging Vessel

Notice Description

North East Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus), is a widely distributed stock which exhibits significant seasonal migrations. Having a solid understanding of these migrations, including occupancy of different areas, is critical to successfully managing the stock. To better understand stock movements, Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags have been deployed in mackerel on the West coast of the UK and Ireland by Norway since 2011. However, areas of the North Sea are not included in Norway's tagging survey. Our study will aim to deploy tags in the North Sea, providing additional data to the international effort to understand stock characteristics, which will facilitate sustainable management of mackerel. Cefas require a suitable vessel to support the capture of mackerel and deployment of PIT tags in the North Sea. Cefas plan to deploy up to 15,000 tags on live mackerel and will provide a minimum of 6 personnel to tag the fish, working with the vessel to deliver the scientific objectives of the survey. The exact mobbing, transit, sea-days and demobbing dates will be agreed between Cefas and the skipper, but the days at sea will need to fall between the 11th September and 19th September 2023 due to scientific staff availability. The vessel must be available for seven consecutive days at sea within this period. The 2023 survey duration is 7 days but may be increased to cover bad weather days. Subject to confirmation of funding, further surveys in subsequent years may be required. If confirmed, these will likely be conducted within the same time period each year. Subject to funding the duration of future surveys may be extended to approximately 14 days. The Contract could therefore be extended to undertake surveys for up to a further 3 years, however each extension period will be confirmed on an annual basis subject to confirmation of funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fae5f16-8bbe-4631-a3b5-9c45acaeb554
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ca20df-b889-459d-9644-3d42a005ee10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

15241500 - Mackerel

34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels

34513100 - Fishing vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY FISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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