Tender

CEFAS21-76 ITT - Tuna Tagging Vessel (Welsh Waters)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

21 Jun 2021 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-76 ITT - Tuna Tagging Vessel (Welsh Waters)" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a project in the fishing industry, specifically focused on Atlantic bluefin tuna research in Welsh waters. This tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 1st July 2021. The contract value is set at £24,000 and is classified under CPV code 34513100, which pertains to fishing vessels. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2021 and conclude on 30th September 2021. Proposals can be submitted through the Bravo e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those that can supply vessels equipped for scientific research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience in providing fishing vessels or services related to marine biology. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in tagging and tracking marine species would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby fostering growth within the specialised sector of environmental and fisheries research.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-76 ITT - Tuna Tagging Vessel (Welsh Waters)

Notice Description

Cefas and the University of Exeter are collaborating on a research project to provide a baseline understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus; ABFT) in waters of the British Isles. The project is supported in 2021 with funding from the Welsh Government. The project will deploy state of the art electronic tags on ABFT to study their seasonal migrations and behaviour. To achieve the target of tagging ABFT in Welsh waters in 2021, we are now seeking formal Tender to supply a vessel(s) for the project. https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/87397351017A2F98AF27 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccab16d2-bd84-4db5-bdba-c262cab00703
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d597b66c-ec01-44c6-b0db-cd3360dd80e1
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34513100 - Fishing vessels

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
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

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