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CEFAS24-44 Pollack Population Size Study in the Western English Channel

CEFAS

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13 Mar 2024 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has initiated a tender process for the "CEFAS24-44 Pollack Population Size Study in the Western English Channel". This study aims to estimate the population size of pollack in the western English Channel. The procurement stage is currently open, with a closing date for registering interest set for the 26th of March 2024. The study will involve a total of 100 days of vessel time, lasting from late May 2024 to February 2025, with the sampling programme duration spread over this period. The main procurement category is services related to hiring boats with crew.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with a minimum of 3 years' commercial experience targeting pollack in the specified area. The study offers remuneration of around £500 per day and includes training for successful applicants. Vessels selected to participate will collect genetic material from approximately 3000 individual fish, with a preference given to applications from those most affected by pollack bycatch restrictions. Interested parties should contact Cefas at procure@cefas.gov.uk before the 26th of March to receive an application pack and be part of this scientific assessment tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-44 Pollack Population Size Study in the Western English Channel

Notice Description

Following the recent Defra announcement of a scientific assessment to understand more about the stock structure and abundance of Pollack, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is today inviting commercial fishers to register their interest in joining a study using genetic tools to estimate the population size of pollack in the western English Channel (ICES subdivision 7.e.) The study will be delivered in collaboration with commercial pollack fishing specialists (i.e. fishers who have specifically targeted pollack) with local knowledge of spawning adult and juvenile locations, to assist in the targeted sampling of fish. We expect to commission a total of 100 days of vessel time, ideally spread over a number of vessels from a limited range of sites and evenly over time until February 2025. We aim to collect genetic material, length and weight info from around 3000 individual fish, together with the coordinates of capture. The aim is to sample 30 fish per sampling day. Training for the taking of genetic samples will be provided by Cefas and funding to attend training will be available. Sampled fish can be sold and will be counted under "scientific quota", which will be available only to the vessels selected to participate in the study. We anticipate a remuneration of around PS500 (excl. VAT) per day. We are looking for a minimum of 3 years' commercial experience targeting pollack in the area of interest, and for flexibility to collect monthly samples through to February 2025. As far as is consistent with meeting the scientific objectives of the study and the vessels meeting the criteria (to be specified in application pack), Defra will prefer applications from the most affected by the pollack bycatch restrictions. To register your interest, please email procure@cefas.gov.uk by the 26th of March, with the following 'I would like to register to receive an application pack for the pollack population study in 7e'. Only those who register an interest will be provided with an application pack Timeline (*indicative) March 12th - Opening Date to register interest March 26th - Closing date to register interest March 27/28th - Application Pack issued to those registered 10th April - Closing date for submitting applications End of April - Vessels selected and feedback provided to all applicants Mid-May (dates TBC) - Training for successful applicants Late May 2024 to February 2025 - Sampling Programme duration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a145bc6-2876-43d6-b233-9cd30ef4ce8d
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34513100 - Fishing vessels

60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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