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CEFAS21-109: Provision of R&D for a cetacean bycatch electronic monitoring solution

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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15 Dec 2021 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which sought proposals for the project titled "CEFAS21-109: Provision of R&D for a cetacean bycatch electronic monitoring solution." This initiative focuses on research and experimental development services aimed at enhancing monitoring for cetacean bycatch within gillnet fisheries across the South-west of the UK. The contract, valued at £340,000, was awarded to Arribada Initiative on 9th December 2021, following a direct procurement method utilising a single tender action. The project requires the development and deployment of the Insight360 electronic monitoring system, with the contract duration extending until 31st December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in electronic monitoring and artificial intelligence technologies for marine environments. Companies capable of delivering scalable solutions on commercial fishing vessels will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with such opportunities, given that the contract's suitability is tailored to their capabilities, fostering innovation and growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-109: Provision of R&D for a cetacean bycatch electronic monitoring solution

Notice Description

Cefas is developing a fisher-led approach to better monitor cetacean bycatch, with a primary focus on gillnet fisheries in the South-west of the UK. As part of this initiative, Cefas is pursuing the development of an affordable, scalable and flexible cetacean bycatch electronic monitoring (EM) solution. By using on-deck voice recognition technology and advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI), our ambition is to advance current EM solutions to the next level. The requirement is to develop and produce the Insight360 EM system (including hardware, software & machine learning), deploy aboard participating commercial fishing vessels and to undertake sea trials of the Insight360 EM system, involving up to 10 vessels from fishing ports in the South-west of the UK, with modifications made to sequentially improve the system. A full report and evaluation on the performance and accuracy from sea-trials of the Insight360 EM system is also required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44b1580c-022d-498c-bd88-86b7e4ac7678
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c820b5-8ab9-40a0-ad68-8afe3352815e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

ARRIBADA INITIATIVE

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