Tender

GB-Lowestoft: RFP Desktop Studies

CEFAS

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Tender

13 Aug 2018 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Cefas organisation based in Lowestoft, UK, is currently conducting a tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: RFP Desktop Studies" aimed at marine research services through an open procurement process. This opportunity, published on 13 August 2018, is part of the Commonwealth Marine Litter Programme (CLIP), which focuses on addressing plastics entering oceans in developing countries. The tender period is open until 31 August 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 30 September 2018, running until 31 January 2019. The value of the contract is between £10,000 and £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in marine research and environmental strategies. Businesses that specialise in conducting desktop studies or research services relevant to marine litter and sustainability would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement. Engaging in this initiative not only allows for the potential financial reward but also contributes to global efforts in tackling marine pollution and enhancing environmental stewardship.

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Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: RFP Desktop Studies

Notice Description

Defra will fund the Commonwealth Marine Litter Programme (CLIP), which will be led by the UK through the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas). The programme will support up to six developing countries across the Commonwealth to develop national litter action plans focusing on plastics entering the oceans. Cefas requires the Supplier to complete a series of desktop studies to underpin CLiP activities and recommendations in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/T75ZAHBUMC 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15418e9b-a3b9-4cd6-8cf9-d794d2495c04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d50ee01-7002-42cd-a57d-c2a053f31df4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

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
13 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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