Tender

CEFAS21-70 RFQ for vessel services to support a sampling study in Orkney

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 15:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking tenders for the project titled "CEFAS21-70 RFQ for vessel services to support a sampling study in Orkney." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the marine survey and vessel hire sectors. The tender is currently in the active stage of the open procurement process, which is scheduled to close on 23 June 2021. The project involves hiring a vessel for a marine survey in Scapa Flow, Orkney, with an estimated value of £42,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2021 and conclude by 15 October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those offering vessel hire and marine survey capabilities. Companies with experience in conducting underwater surveys or those that own vessels suitable for such operations will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the open procurement process aims to foster competition and provide access to public contracts, potentially enhancing business growth and diversifying service offerings in the marine sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-70 RFQ for vessel services to support a sampling study in Orkney

Notice Description

Cefas require a suitable vessel to carry out a marine survey based around a wreck, north of Flotta in Scapa Flow, Orkney. The survey for which Cefas is seeking to secure a suitable vessel herein will consist of two independent parts (Part A and Part B), each comprising different aims, gear approaches and staff. Part A (duration 5 days, potentially 7 days; see 'Period of hire' section) comprises sampling the seabed sediments and water column and will involve three Cefas scientists working alongside the vessel's crew. Part B (duration 2 days) will be conducted by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) following the completion of Part A and will involve the deployment and operations of a Seaeye Falcon Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) which will be operated from the vessel and will be used around the wreck site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4eb11ac6-8b00-4753-8558-788f92f8f8b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e3fd3f-cce8-4349-8f9d-2cf53d0a6f99
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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

34513100 - Fishing vessels

34513550 - Survey vessels

60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

71354500 - Marine survey services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 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
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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