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Efficacy of Acoustic Deterrants to Mitigate Seal Depredation on Fishing Catch

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

12 Jan 2022 at 11:30

Tender

23 Jul 2021 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the project titled "Efficacy of Acoustic Deterrents to Mitigate Seal Depredation on Fishing Catch." This initiative falls under the marine research services category and aims to enhance sustainable fishing practices by assessing non-lethal deterrent technologies to protect fishing catches from seal depredation. It is currently at the award stage, with a total contract value of £92,627.50 (GBP). The contract period commenced on 20 December 2021 and is set to conclude on 20 June 2022. Bids for this tender were accepted until 13 August 2021, and it encompasses delivery addresses across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in marine research, technology development, environmental conservation, or those providing non-lethal wildlife management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given their suitability for this project. Competing businesses should possess capabilities in field testing and research services, specifically relating to the implementation of acoustic technologies within the inshore fishing fleet, thereby fostering growth in sustainable marine practices.

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Notice Title

Efficacy of Acoustic Deterrants to Mitigate Seal Depredation on Fishing Catch

Notice Description

To improve specificity of advice given by the Authority's family to enable sustainable marine fishing activity by reducing conflict between the commercial fishing industry and seals. The Authority seeks better understanding of non-lethal Targeted Acoustic Startle Technology (TAST) (technology that kept wild animals away from human activities (in this case keeping seals away from fishing activity)) as a method for mitigating seal depredation. The overall aim of this project is to assess the efficacy of deterrent technologies in mitigating seal depredation. The project will: - clarify what impacts may result to the fishing industry, managers and seals of using such non-lethal deterrents - field test non-lethal deterrents from inshore fishing vessels - increase understanding of effectiveness of non-lethal deterrents - identify barriers for use of non-lethal deterrents within inshore fleet Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1fc0d5e-f6a8-4774-acc6-57c8636172fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88dfba63-98af-4ef0-9320-83cb84e4fdde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,627 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,627 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 20 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

ABPMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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