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Twine Trial

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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20 Feb 2018 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the "Twine Trial," focusing on research within the farming, hunting, and fishing industry to investigate how gear design affects bycatch rates. The contract, valued at £24,950, commenced on 1st February 2018 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2018. The procurement method was a limited tender, awarded without prior publication of a contract notice, with the tender period ending on 8th January 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in fishing tackle and research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in sustainable fishing practices or those developing innovative gear designs could significantly benefit from engaging in future tender processes aligned with Defra's ongoing commitment to reducing bycatch in UK waters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Twine Trial

Notice Description

This project will continue investigating how different gear design features influence bycatch rates. If we can identify key factors, we can use them to develop effective mitigation methods and successfully reduce bycatch. Preliminary results provide strong evidence but the sample size has been too small and therefore further work (i.e. this trial) is required. The aim would be to assess whether thinner twine reduced cetacean bycatch rates. If this is demonstrated further work would need to look into the possible economic consequences. This experiment will help to focus in on how and why animals get caught, which is not a simple issue. This will enhance our understanding to the causes of bycatch and will help the development of effective bycatch mitigation measures. Reducing bycatch in UK waters is an Ministerial priority and has been publicly committed to on several occasions in recent months. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d29d65ec-6550-4b95-a613-3bbe89cea047
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b84e4de-b8ca-40e9-8603-e858ada526cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products

37413100 - Fishing tackle

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 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
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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