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MMO1329_2 - Traceability in the UK Seafood chain

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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18 Jan 2023 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "MMO1329_2 - Traceability in the UK Seafood chain." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services within the CPV classification. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on October 17, 2022, and the contract period spans from October 24, 2022, to April 24, 2023. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on improving traceability in the seafood supply chain.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and businesses in the research and development sector to contribute to enhancing traceability in the UK seafood industry. With a specific emphasis on maintaining accurate data as fish moves through various stages of production and distribution, organisations adept at developing innovative technologies for data tracking and linking physical goods with information are well-suited to compete. The successful completion of this project aligns with Defra's Control & Enforcement policy and wider government priorities related to fish exports and trade compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MMO1329_2 - Traceability in the UK Seafood chain

Notice Description

Improving traceability, the extent to which fish can be verifiably tracked as it moves through the supply chain, is a key priority for Defra's Control & Enforcement policy team and the Marine Management Organisation. In the UK it is a legal requirement that all lots of fisheries and aquaculture products shall be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catching or harvesting to retail stage. In practice demonstration of compliance is highly variable. The key challenges to improving traceability of fish are: - Accurately linking the physical fish with the data which is reported by fishers - Ensuring that data is submitted on time, accurately and in the correct format - Maintaining the accuracy of data as fish moves between stages (including the possible mixing of fish from different vessels). Beyond the domestic arena, traceability is critical in ensuring that consignments of fish can be successfully exported abroad for processing, transport and ultimate sale. Often time is critical in these scenarios, as fresh seafood has a short shelf life. There are clear synergies between the work investigating potential technologies and innovations which could facilitate greater traceability accuracy and timeliness to fulfil domestic legislative goals and wider Government priorities to facilitate fish exports and trade. The UK's ability to reliably demonstrate compliance with international IUU regulations through catch certification validation etc. is also a fundamental part of demonstrating its status as a capable, compliant independent coastal state within the global system. The project proposed here intends to make progress on looking for solutions to challenges 1 and 3 above - the data-fish link and how it is tracked through the supply chain. Previous evidence report MMO1265_2 investigated the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on fish boxes in Denmark and Belgium as a potential solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4048ccfe-eca1-4396-83ec-005003095255
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,465 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2022 - 24 Apr 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Defra
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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