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GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth

CEFAS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Cefas, focusing on a tender titled "Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth," which falls under the aquaculture services category. This procurement is located in the East of England, specifically addressing a requirement to collect biological data from cuttlefish landings at Brixham and Plymouth fish markets. The tender was awarded on 23rd November 2018, and the contract commenced on 26th November 2018, running until 21st May 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the total value of the contract is £39,150.

This opportunity provides a pathway for growth primarily for businesses within the marine and environmental research sectors. Companies that specialise in biological data collection, fisheries research, or those with expertise in aquaculture services would be particularly suited to compete in this tender. The emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by the contracting authority indicates an openness to diverse business sizes, offering potential for SMEs to gain substantial experience in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth

Notice Description

There is an urgent requirement to investigate the size structure of commercial cuttlefish landings across all fishing gear groups and identify any spatiotemporal differences. High resolution temporal data on cuttlefish from Plymouth and Brixham fish markets are to be collected for 6 months, through an onshore sampling programme. Objectives are to: 1.Collect biological data on cuttlefish, weekly at Brixham and Plymouth fish markets, to determine stock composition and growth rates. 2.Assessment of landings composition in terms of year classes present throughout the season and their distribution. 3.Data entry (to be input to a digital template provided by Cefas), statistical analysis and preparation of a report of findings. Biological samples (5 per fish-market visit) are to be recorded by vessel/landing from a variety of gear types and vessel sizes. data are to be collected on specimen mantle length (cm) and total weight of the cuttlefish per grade/landing. Measurements, per gear type, should include 200 specimens from ungraded samples per landing/vessel, and 40 specimens for graded samples (per grade). Bi-monthly 2-page summaries are to be submitted to Cefas, detailing the samples. To find out more or to respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y9K6NB943E 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/36fa929b-ed16-4f10-9544-5ef1ba659391
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77800000 - Aquaculture services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2018 - 21 May 2019 1-6 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN ECOLOGY

Further Information

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