Tender

GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Seafood Innovation Fund

CEFAS

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Tender

19 Jul 2019 at 11:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cefas Seafood Innovation Fund tender, administered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), is currently in the tendering stage and is focused on promoting sustainable fisheries and seafood production in the UK and beyond. This open procurement process invites innovative proposals for research and experimental development services, with the submission deadline set for 12th September 2019 at 12:00 noon. The total value of the tender is £5,000,000, with options for feasibility studies or larger R&D projects, making it suitable for SMEs and other economic operators engaged in relevant sectors. The contract period is expected to commence on 3rd December 2019 and conclude by 31st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow within the fisheries and aquaculture industries. Companies specialising in research and development, particularly those focused on innovative technologies that promote sustainability, would be well-aligned to compete for this funding. The programme encourages the creation of new markets by supporting projects that enhance the productivity and innovation capacities of fisheries, thus offering a platform for SMEs, research institutions, and consultancy services to expand their operations and contribute to economic growth through sustainable practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Seafood Innovation Fund

Notice Description

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is an Executive Agency of Defra. Cefas are administering the Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) on behalf of Defra. Cefas will run several SBRI calls throughout the 3-year programme (ending March 2022). The programme aims to foster, encourage and financially support innovative technologies and methods to support more sustainable and productive fisheries and seafood production. Through stimulating the development of new transformative technological innovation, it will contribute to both the government's ambition for UK world-class sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and, more broadly, contribute to economic growth by improving the productivity of the sector and helping create new markets and products from innovative and sustainable fisheries both in the UK and overseas. This funding programme is focussed on the development of tangible, meaningful and long-lasting benefits to overcome the many challenges facing the fishing and aquaculture industries. This SBRI call opens on Friday 19th July and closes on Thursday 12th September (12:00 noon). There are two options for applicants: either smaller feasibility studies, or larger full R&D projects. Feasibility studies are designed to test new ideas (proof of concept) and can be up to a maximum PS50k/3 months in duration. Full R&D projects are for more developed ideas that can be delivered in up to a maximum of PS250k/18 months. Feasibility studies will be expected to apply for full R&D funding if a successful outcome is delivered at the end of the feasibility stage FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YJ3GBZ9PEM 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/049a27c2-b85c-407b-a32d-059b01f40968
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2019 - 31 May 2021 1-2 years
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
Emma Roberts
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
01502527766

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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