Tender

CEFAS22-82 Seafood Innovation Fund - Call 4 R&D

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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21 Sep 2022 at 07:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has issued a tender under the Seafood Innovation Fund for research and development activities in the seafood industry. The procurement stage is currently at the R&D application stage for Call 4, with a deadline for applications set at 12 noon on Wednesday, 7th December 2022. The project's duration can be up to 18 months and the total contract value is £3,240,000. This open tender opportunity is suitable for services providers in the research and experimental development sector.

This tender provides opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs who specialize in research and development services, particularly in marine research. Businesses interested in securing government funding for their R&D projects can participate in this competitive process. Key dates to note include the deadline for full applications on 7th December 2022 and Expression of Interest submissions by 31st October 2022. Online briefing events will also be scheduled for interested participants. This tender aims to enhance innovation in the seafood industry while promoting value for money in project outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-82 Seafood Innovation Fund - Call 4 R&D

Notice Description

The Seafood Innovation Fund is a UK Government programme. It is part of the Science and Innovation Pillar of the UK Seafood Fund and aims to support research and development (R&D) activities to secure the future of the seafood industries. The Seafood Innovation Fund is open for R&D stage applications for Call 4. This is an open call. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday, 7th December 2022 . The programme is accepting applications for R&D projects, with project duration of up to 18 months. Funding will be uncapped for this application period. However, applicants MUST demonstrate a projects value for money. Applications and supporting documents can be submitted through the Bravo Technical Envelope. If you are submitting more than one application, this must be done through separate Technical Envelopes. Multiple applications to one Technical Envelope WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please contact Procurement via the Message Centre for details. Expressions of Interest (EOI) can be submitted via the Seafood Innovation Mailbox: seafoodinnovationfund@cefas.co.uk . EOIs can be submitted via the mailbox up to 17:00 (GMT) on Monday, 31st October 2022. You are still eligible to submit a full application even if you do not submit an EOI. Furthermore, submitting an EOI does not guarantee that you will successfully receive funding at the full application stage. Online briefing events will be held on Wednesday 19 October at 13:00 and Friday 11 November at 11:00. Please see the timetable in the Invitation to Tender document for links to Eventbrite where you will need to register if you would like to attend. Other key dates for this competition can be found within the Invitation to Tender document. No applications can be accepted after the deadline. If you would like the application documents in Welsh, please contact Procurement via the Message Centre as soon as possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db615d88-b8e8-4552-9a87-e349a642826d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d3d6ce-dbed-406e-9b6b-fc31f17ef988
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 1 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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