Tender

CEFAS24-70 ITT for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)

CEFAS

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Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 10:02

Tender

27 Aug 2024 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

Cefas, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), is seeking bids for the "CEFAS24-70 ITT for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)" project. This procurement process falls under the "Analysis services" category, with a budget range of £100,000 to £200,000 GBP. The project entails analysing seabed imagery collected in the English Channel from the Wight-Barfleur Reef Special Area of Conservation and Offshore Brighton Marine Conservation Zone. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, following an open procedure with a tender deadline of 27th September 2024. The contract is expected to start on 28th October 2024 and end on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for companies specialising in marine analysis services to support the monitoring of marine protected areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project involves detailed image and video analysis of underwater environments, suitable for businesses with expertise in marine biology, remote sensing, and environmental data processing. The comprehensive work scope and potential for further collaboration with DEFRA and Cefas make it a valuable opportunity for business growth in the environmental and marine sectors.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-70 ITT for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)

Notice Description

The Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring programme is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and through this programme, Cefas co-ordinates some of the evidence collection for the monitoring of MPAs in English waters. Cefas wish to commission a contract for the analysis of imagery collected from two sites in the English Channel in 2023 and 2024. These surveys covered Wight-Barfleur Reef Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Offshore Brighton Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) respectively, which both contain similar seabed conditions and sediment types. The supplier is required to undertake the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and videos) collected on the CEND1723 survey by drop frame camera (DC) at WBRF SAC, as well as DC video data collected on the CEND0524 survey at OBRG MCZ: * 54 stations were sampled at WBRF SAC using a triplicate transect approach, acquiring 4449 images of sufficient quality for analysis and 18 hours 39 minutes of video. * Six stations were sampled with drop camera in a single transect for ground truthing purposes at OBRG MCZ, with one station being sampled in triplicate, totalling nine videos. Overall 3 hours and 3 minutes of video were acquired. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-70 under opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a098919-c320-45f2-a7df-0cb1e1d13e0b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
Jade Peek
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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