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CEFAS23-100 Contract for Ghanaian image annotation of marine litter images under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

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14 Sep 2023 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The award has been granted for the contract titled "CEFAS23-100 Contract for Ghanaian image annotation of marine litter images under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)" by Cefas. The procurement involves data analysis services and photograph processing services. The contract, worth 46500 GBP, was awarded to Aya Data LTD on 1st September 2023. The contract period is from 12th September 2023 to 31st March 2024, with a total value of 50000 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold. Cefas based in Lowestoft, UK, initiated this procurement process. The tender stage started on 8th August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in data analysis services and photograph processing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited for this tender opportunity. The project aims to develop a machine learning algorithm for marine litter identification using annotated images. Businesses with experience in data analysis and photograph processing, particularly in environmental projects related to marine pollution, sustainable seafood practices, and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), would be well-suited to compete. The contract supports marine pollution reduction efforts in Ghana and provides a valuable opportunity for business growth and collaboration with Cefas.

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Notice Title

CEFAS23-100 Contract for Ghanaian image annotation of marine litter images under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Notice Description

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. OCPP objectives are to support countries to tackle marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The overall aim of this project is to produce a machine learning algorithm capable of identifying at least 89 marine litter items as defined by international protocols. The main output of this work will therefore be one of the largest and most detailed databases of high-quality annotated images of marine litter in the world. The supplier will annotate approximately 7,000 images, collected from 8 beaches along the Ghanaian coast during the wet and dry season. The supplier will use a photo guide provided to them by Cefas, which will contain example images for the 89 litter categories. In addition, the supplier will assist Cefas to perform inter-rater assessments at the beginning, middle and end of the contract to better understand human error in litter annotations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81139f0d-dce3-47de-8df9-14fb8ea0dcb3
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

79962000 - Photograph processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AYA DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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