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CEFAS21-79 RFQ for Marine underwater imagery analysis for Greater Haig Fras MCZ

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21 Feb 2022 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS21-79 RFQ for Marine underwater imagery analysis for Greater Haig Fras MCZ" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls within the analysis services category and is based in the East of England, specifically at post code NR33 0HT. The open procurement method was employed, and the procurement stage is currently at the award phase. The tender period ended on 27 July 2021, with the contract commencing on 12 August 2021 and concluding on 16 December 2021. The total contract value was £29,400.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine analysis services, particularly those experienced in seabed imagery analysis and ecological assessment. Companies with expertise in using the online annotation software BIIGLE and knowledge of marine protected areas would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this opportunity, which could enhance their visibility and capabilities within the environmental services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-79 RFQ for Marine underwater imagery analysis for Greater Haig Fras MCZ

Notice Description

The Contractor will undertake the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video) collected on the CEND0719 survey from the Greater Haig Fras MCZ. - Analysis will be undertaken as set out in imagery specification provided for this work ('ANNEX A - CEND0719 GHFR imagery analysis specification',( as advertised at time of tender) and adhering to the NMBAQC Epibiota interpretation guidelines (Turner et al, 2016). - The online annotation software BIIGLE will be used to annotate video and still images as described in the imager specification. - Video tows are to be segmented into areas of continuous broadscale seabed habitat type greater than or equal to 5 m along transect distance. Sea-pen and burrowing megafauna analysis transects will be additionally analysed using frames taken from the video. - A minimum of 10% of the videos and stills should be re-analysed for QA purposes by the contractor and reported on. - An external QA (10% reanalysis) will be undertaken in advance of final data delivery. - The Contractor will produce an analysis report. - Substrate and taxonomic image reference collections are required . - A start-up meeting will be held with the Contractor within a fortnight of the contract being awarded. During the start-up meeting Cefas will provide guidance on use of BIIGLE in MPA projects if needed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf7b4c73-8661-4dc0-a5a3-9f99cd4a29ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0654cf6b-9f86-405f-8876-d3b04a615ffb
Current Stage
Award
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2021 - 16 Dec 2021 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Seastar Surevy Ltd

Further Information

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