Tender

GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth

CEFAS

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Tender

13 Nov 2018 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cefas, a buyer located in Lowestoft, UK, who is seeking submissions for the project titled "GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth." This procurement falls under the aquaculture services industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 20th November 2018. The contract is projected to commence on 21st November 2018 and will run until 21st May 2019, with an estimated value between £25,000 and £50,000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, making it accessible to a broad range of bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the aquaculture sector to engage in important research and data collection activities. Businesses experienced in biological data collection, statistical analysis, and report preparation will find this procurement relevant, especially those with capabilities in handling marine species and working closely with local fisheries. With the tender's focus on onshore sampling programmes, companies offering specialised services in fisheries biology or related fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth

Notice Description

There is an urgent requirement to investigate the size structure of commercial cuttlefish landings across all fishing gear groups and identify any spatiotemporal differences. High resolution temporal data on cuttlefish from Plymouth and Brixham fish markets are to be collected for 6 months, through an onshore sampling programme. Objectives are to: 1.Collect biological data on cuttlefish, weekly at Brixham and Plymouth fish markets, to determine stock composition and growth rates. 2.Assessment of landings composition in terms of year classes present throughout the season and their distribution. 3.Data entry (to be input to a digital template provided by Cefas), statistical analysis and preparation of a report of findings. Biological samples (5 per fish-market visit) are to be recorded by vessel/landing from a variety of gear types and vessel sizes. data are to be collected on specimen mantle length (cm) and total weight of the cuttlefish per grade/landing. Measurements, per gear type, should include 200 specimens from ungraded samples per landing/vessel, and 40 specimens for graded samples (per grade). Bi-monthly 2-page summaries are to be submitted to Cefas, detailing the samples. To find out more or to respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y9K6NB943E 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992e5a11-2d1d-43d9-b6b7-394a4a28d753
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77800000 - Aquaculture services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2018 - 21 May 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Chloe Halifax
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
01502524515

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

Further Information

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