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CEFAS24-59 Contract for services to deploy WaveRiders and Smartbuoy at sea

CEFAS

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02 Aug 2024 at 12:02

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16 Apr 2024 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK, has awarded a contract valued at £43,074.4 to Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd for the deployment of two new WaveRiders in Eyemouth and Arbroath, one SmartBuoy in the Firth of Forth, and buoy recovery and deployment at Tyne Tees. This procurement falls under the "Research vessel services" category and is set to run from 13th March 2024 to 31st August 2024. The process was completed using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, ensuring a streamlined approach for specialised services. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was officially published on 2nd August 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine and research vessel services. Companies capable of deploying and managing marine monitoring equipment can find lucrative opportunities in such contracts. The value and specialised nature of the work suggest that businesses with a well-established presence in maritime services and those looking to expand their portfolio in marine technology deployment would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. This contract underscores the importance of niche expertise in securing public procurement awards in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-59 Contract for services to deploy WaveRiders and Smartbuoy at sea

Notice Description

Provision of services to deploy at sea 2 x new WaveRiders in Eyemouth and Arbroath and 1 x SmartBuoy in the Firth of Forth, and buoy recovery and deployment at Tyne Tees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d3590f8-e6f0-440f-9394-a175c0fc327e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8161445-6e6c-4e9b-8d73-697003c680c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63726800 - Research vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,574 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 1-6 months
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
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS

Further Information

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