Tender

CEFAS21-81 RFQ to support a sediment coring survey on the RV Cefas Endeavour

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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29 Jul 2021 at 21:12

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14 Jul 2021 at 22:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-81 RFQ to support a sediment coring survey on the RV Cefas Endeavour" is being undertaken by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the industry category of surveying instruments and marine survey services. The tender is currently active, with a scheduled contract period running from 1st November 2021 to 30th November 2021. The tender period concludes on 3rd August 2021, and the work will take place in Lowestoft, East of England, where the chosen supplier will conduct sediment coring operations over three days, from 22nd to 26th November 2021, with a slight flexibility before and after the scheduled dates. The procurement method is open, as it is below the threshold for a more detailed process, with a value of £24,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses involved in marine services, surveying, and equipment supply. Companies that can provide a 6-metre vibrocorer, its associated spares, and additional operational staff capable of working 24-hour shifts would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, organisations experienced in environmental sampling and marine survey logistics may greatly benefit from participating in this tender, ultimately contributing to business growth in the public contract sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-81 RFQ to support a sediment coring survey on the RV Cefas Endeavour

Notice Description

Cefas are looking for a suitable organisation to provide equipment and additional services to support a sediment coring study onboard the RV Cefas Endeavour during November 2021. The successful Tenderer will be required to achieve sediment cores from 30 pre-planned stations for the delivery of our environmental sampling programme. The successful Tenderer will be required to provide a 6 metre vibrocorer, complete with spares, coring consumables (coring liners etc) core splitting and core cutting equipment, geo chemistry container with photographic equipment and suitable individuals to undertake operations of the vibrocorer on a 24 hrs period (2 x 12 hrs shifts back-to-back) alongside deck crew. The survey is scheduled for three days between the 22nd to the 26th of November with the flexibility of +/- 5 days each side, with the availability to mobilise and demobilise equipment in Lowestoft Port.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a259ef6f-3549-44a2-8f8b-00b427c61faa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db4d44f-c9fe-4c14-987e-8549d8fd6503
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38296000 - Surveying instruments

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 30 days
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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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