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CEFAS24-70 Contract for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has completed the procurement for the analysis of seabed imagery, titled "CEFAS24-70 Contract for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)". This tender falls under the industry category of analysis services (CPV 71620000) and involves work across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The award stage was finalised on 22 October 2024, and the contract period is from 28 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. With a total contract value of £59,639, the open procurement method facilitated an above-threshold competitive process.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs specialising in environmental analysis services, particularly those experienced in marine and seabed imagery analysis. The awarded contract, overseen by Cefas, a reputable authority based in Lowestoft, UK, is a significant engagement for Metoc Ltd, Trading as Intertek Metoc. The contract will require analysing a substantial volume of seabed imagery and video data, thereby offering considerable business growth potential through comprehensive service provision. Ideal candidates for such contracts include businesses with expertise in marine environmental monitoring and analysis, equipped to handle extensive data analysis tasks involving still images and video content.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-70 Contract for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)

Notice Description

The Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring programme is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and through this programme, Cefas co-ordinates some of the evidence collection for the monitoring of MPAs in English waters. Cefas wish to commission a contract for the analysis of imagery collected from two sites in the English Channel in 2023 and 2024. These surveys covered Wight-Barfleur Reef Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Offshore Brighton Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) respectively, which both contain similar seabed conditions and sediment types. The supplier is required to undertake the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and videos) collected on the CEND1723 survey by drop frame camera (DC) at WBRF SAC, as well as DC video data collected on the CEND0524 survey at OBRG MCZ: * 54 stations were sampled at WBRF SAC using a triplicate transect approach, acquiring 4449 images of sufficient quality for analysis and 18 hours 39 minutes of video. * Six stations were sampled with drop camera in a single transect for ground truthing purposes at OBRG MCZ, with one station being sampled in triplicate, totalling nine videos. Overall 3 hours and 3 minutes of video were acquired.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a71c659-b09c-4881-a2f7-93fb79dc26a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e564c0-dc53-417e-91c4-931724c85f5b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,639 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Jade Peek
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

METOC LTD, TRADING AS INTERTEK METOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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