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CEFAS22-81 Seafood Innovation Fund Call 3 follow-on R&D

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07 Jun 2023 at 08:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Seafood Innovation Fund, managed by Cefas, has awarded contracts for R&D projects to 12 suppliers under the Seafood Innovation Fund Call 3 follow-on R&D programme. The procurement involves research and experimental development services, with a total contract value of GBP 2,800,000. The contract period runs from May 2, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The tender period ended on November 7, 2022. The buying organisation based in Lowestoft, UK, invited suppliers to submit proposals for further development of their feasibility ideas.

This opportunity is suited for businesses in the research and development sector specialising in seafood industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative R&D capabilities are encouraged to participate. The procurement process has already proceeded to the award stage, with a focus on supporting projects that aim to secure the future of the seafood industries. Businesses with expertise in this area can benefit from engaging with the Seafood Innovation Fund and seizing the growth prospects presented by this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-81 Seafood Innovation Fund Call 3 follow-on R&D

Notice Description

The Seafood Innovation Fund is a UK Government programme. It is part of the Science and Innovation Pillar of the UK Seafood Fund and aims to support research and development (R&D) activities to secure the future of the seafood industries. The Seafood Innovation Fund ran a closed competition for applicants successfully awarded Phase 1 feasibility study funding in the Call 3 process. Applicants were invited to submit follow-on R&D projects up to 18 months long, to further develop their feasibility idea. This Contract is awarded to 12 suppliers: Hook Marine Ltd - PS85,000 KelpCrofters Ltd - PS257,156 Mimica Lab Ltd - PS257,172 Rare Earth International Ltd trading as Rare Earth Global - PS262,525 Recycling Ocean Resources Ltd - PS186,500 SAC Commercial Ltd - PS328,072 TEC Partnership - PS148,588 The Cornish Seaweed Company Ltd - PS166,583 Tritonia Scientific Ltd - PS311,794 Underwater Contracting Ltd - PS184,776 University of Stirling - PS293,732 University of the West of Scotland - PS247,868

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26245d35-8abb-4a47-aafe-cfb62830d0e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c21f6a-d4a3-4607-b9c7-2940335c8299
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,730,266 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 1-2 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

SEAFOOD INNOVATION FUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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