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Seafish: Request for quotation for a commercial scallop fishing vessel hire to assist with scientific research surveys to determine the status of scallop stocks in the English Channel, North Sea and Celtic Sea

SEA FISH INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Mar 2019 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Sea Fish Industry Authority is seeking quotations for the hire of a commercial scallop fishing vessel as part of scientific research aimed at assessing scallop stocks across the English Channel, North Sea, and Celtic Sea. The tender, titled "Request for quotation for a commercial scallop fishing vessel hire," is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5 April 2019. The project involves conducting dredge surveys in May and September 2019, requiring a total of 19 fishing days. The contract is valued at £110,000 and falls under the services category, specifically the hiring of fishing vessels, including crew.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those providing fishing vessels equipped with qualified crews. Companies that typically engage in research vessel services or have experience with commercial fishing operations would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this contract can offer businesses the chance to collaborate on important environmental research while potentially strengthening their market position in the fishing industry.

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Notice Title

Seafish: Request for quotation for a commercial scallop fishing vessel hire to assist with scientific research surveys to determine the status of scallop stocks in the English Channel, North Sea and Celtic Sea

Notice Description

Seafish is collaborating with Cefas and industry to carry out the third consecutive year of dredge surveys as part of an ongoing research project in selected king scallop fisheries located in the English Channel, Celtic Sea and North Sea, with the aim of determining stock status. This project is still in the relatively early stages of reporting and is setting the foundations for long term monitoring and assessment of selected king scallop stocks around English coasts. We are planning to repeat the dredge surveys in 2019 in areas 27.7.e and 27.7.f in early May then a second survey in September (27.7.d and 27.4.b). However, the timing of these surveys and other operational aspects are subject to approval by the Project Steering Board and may change. Surveys will require taking two Cefas scientists to sea to determine the catches in standard and modified scallop dredges. The primary aim which requires industry cooperation is: Determination of the distribution and abundance of scallops A commercial fishing vessel will fish for scallop using standard and modified dredges to determine the distribution and abundance of scallop. Tows will be carried out on both existing fishing grounds but also in areas where scallop have occurred in recent years but are not currently fished. Modified dredges designed to catch smaller scallop below Minimum Landing Size (MLS) will be deployed at the same time as standard commercial gear to provide density estimates for pre-recruit scallop. The fishing positions have been randomly determined within beds defined by historic fishing patterns using VMS data. What is required: a) The vessel and crew (mentioned above) will be required for 13 fishing days for the May survey in the Western English Channel and Celtic Sea and an additional 6 fishing days for the September survey in the Eastern English Channel and North Sea. b) The vessel and crew will be required to deploy and service their own commercial gear and up to eight modified dredges provided. Fishing tow positions will be confirmed after consultation with the skipper, but flexibility is required as scientists will want to determine scallop density at sites selected randomly within each defined scallop bed. c) The vessel owner is required to provide their own commercial gear, and this is to be standardised throughout the survey as much as possible and kept in good condition for the duration of the survey. d) Crew are expected to assist Cefas scientists with preparing the catch for sampling and recording results. More information can be found in the attached document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b68e718-90bc-455e-be1b-ae35a7a9904a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52152ba-cef7-41d8-a1bd-dd1407a60866
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34513100 - Fishing vessels

60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew

60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

63726700 - Fishing-vessel services

63726800 - Research vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEA FISH INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Michael Dick
Contact Email
michael.dick@seafish.co.uk
Contact Phone
0131 558 3331

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4HS
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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