Tender

GB-Lowestoft: Expression of Interest (EOI) ABFT 2020 (UK EOI)

CEFAS

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07 May 2020 at 08:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cefas, based in Lowestoft, is currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the ABFT 2020 project, which aims to study the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna in British waters. This procurement is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 22nd May 2020. The project seeks vessels equipped for scientific tagging operations, with the contract period planned to commence on 1st August 2020 and conclude on 30th September 2020. The tender is classified under the 'Fishing, emergency and other special vessels' industry category and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marine services industry, particularly those specialising in vessel hire and fishing vessel services. Companies that possess suitable vessels and experience in supporting scientific operations will find this project an advantageous avenue for growth, facilitating collaboration with a renowned organisation like Cefas. Prospective bidders are encouraged to showcase their capabilities for vessel operations during the specified project period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Expression of Interest (EOI) ABFT 2020 (UK EOI)

Notice Description

Download full details at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X5JQGU95Y4 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY Cefas and the University of Exeter are collaborating on a scientific research project ('Thunnus UK') to provide a baseline understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus; ABFT) in waters of the British Isles (Falmouth Bay). An important element of the project is the capture and electronic tagging of ABFT. Cefas are now seeking Expressions of Interest (Stage 1) and additional supporting information from organisations, skippers and vessel owners willing to supply a vessel suitably equipped to carry the scientific tagging team and support tagging operations during 2020. Download full details at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X5JQGU95Y4 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/22abfe84-72ea-4b18-9380-9654a170ed3d
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
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

34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels

34513100 - Fishing vessels

34513550 - Survey vessels

60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew

63726700 - Fishing-vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 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
CEFAS
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

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