Award

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Research Vessel (RV) Management Services for Cefas

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS ACTING THROUGH CEFAS

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Award

07 Jan 2020 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, acting through Cefas, has completed the procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Research Vessel (RV) Management Services for Cefas". This procurement falls under the research vessel services category and took place across various locations including the UK and European territories. The award, valued at £60 million, follows a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure, with the contract period set from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025. The tender period closed on 28 November 2019, and the official award notice was published on 7 January 2020.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime management and research services, particularly those with experience in managing research vessels. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially accessible, as it encourages their participation. Companies in the sectors of marine logistics, environmental research, and technical support are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, aligning their capabilities with Cefas's needs for innovative and effective vessel management solutions.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Research Vessel (RV) Management Services for Cefas

Notice Description

Cefas requires a RV Management Services Contract for RV Cefas Endeavour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6c556f6-ae96-427d-b261-fb3d64415d1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44dcab94-6453-4b55-93a5-2d48831b3427
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63726800 - Research vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS ACTING THROUGH 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

A W SHIP MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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