Tender

Cefas: Vessel to provide tagging services for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 2020

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

15 Jul 2020 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cefas, operating under the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Vessel to provide tagging services for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 2020". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically involving fishing vessels, and is focused on conducting a research project in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 24th July 2020, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2020 and conclude by 31st October 2020. This is an open procurement process, conducted below the financial threshold of £10,000, aimed at ensuring competitive bids from various suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in maritime services, particularly those that can provide vessels suitable for research projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in the fishing industry or vessel operation. Competing businesses may benefit significantly by engaging in environmental research initiatives, enhancing their portfolio and visibility within the industry, while contributing to a project focused on the ecology of the Atlantic bluefin tuna in British waters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cefas: Vessel to provide tagging services for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 2020

Notice Description

FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49409 Cefas and the University of Exeter are collaborating on a research project to provide a baseline understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus; ABFT) in waters of the British Isles. The project is supported by the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra). We will be deploying state of the art electronic tags on ABFT to study their seasonal migrations and behaviour. To achieve our target of tagging ABFT in 2020, we are now seeking formal Tender to supply a vessel(s) for the project during 01/08/2020 and 31/10/2020 FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49409 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dbedd68-f6b3-4d23-b09f-bbc6ab543b84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94271264-4180-4832-a352-b8bb8d1132d8
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34513100 - Fishing vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 1-6 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR32 3PB
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Oulton Broad
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

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