--- title: "CEFAS21-85 RFQ for vessel services to support a sediment sampling survey- Devon" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04f9754f-7310-4d48-ad60-60193b89d3dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04f9754f-7310-4d48-ad60-60193b89d3dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04f9754f-7310-4d48-ad60-60193b89d3dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04f9754f-7310-4d48-ad60-60193b89d3dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-07-29" --- # CEFAS21-85 RFQ for vessel services to support a sediment sampling survey- Devon Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04f9754f-7310-4d48-ad60-60193b89d3dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04f9754f-7310-4d48-ad60-60193b89d3dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04f9754f-7310-4d48-ad60-60193b89d3dc.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-85 RFQ for vessel services to support a sediment sampling survey" is currently being managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This open procedure, classified under marine survey services, is taking place in Devon, specifically for carrying out a baseline survey of benthic habitats within Lyme Bay. The tender period is set to conclude on 30th July 2021, while the contract period is expected to run from 1st September to 30th September 2021. The total value of this contract is £13,000, aimed at engaging service providers capable of providing a vessel suitable for essential surveying activities. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the marine services sector, particularly for those that operate vessels designed to carry out environmental surveys. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that excel in marine surveying, equipment deployment, and data collection are well-suited for participation. Companies with expertise in providing support services for environmental surveys, especially those equipped to manage sediment sampling and benthic analysis, will find valuable prospects to enhance their business growth through this contract. ## Notice Objective 1 (2 days) The commissioning of a new dredged material disposal site within Lyme Bay has resulted in the need to conduct a baseline survey of the benthic habitats within and in the vicinity of the disposal site boundaries (Figure 2.). Objective 2 (2 days) The deployment of BRUVS within Lyme Bay, is also proposed to take place during the charter, within a suitable location identified within the area highlighted in Figure 2. Requirement: Objective 1 - Sediment Sampling Cefas require a suitable vessel to carry out a 2-day survey of the newly created Lyme Bay dredge disposal site, the vessels must be capable of carrying a minimum of 3 Cefas staff and deploying suitable equipment to support the survey requirements. Grab samples using the vessel-supplied grab (0.1 m2 mini Hamon grab and 0.1 m2 Day grab) will be collected for benthic fauna, contaminants, and particle size analysis. The benthic fauna will be processed (including the addition of 10 % formaldehyde) during the survey. The ability to freeze (-20oC) the sediment retained for contaminants particle size analysis will also be required. Requirement: Objective 2 - The deployment of Mid-water and benthic BRUVS In addition to the above requirements (Objective 1) the vessel should also be capable of deploying and recovering a set of mid-water water BRUVS (Figure 1a and b.). The BRUVS are made from carbon fibre and deployed in a string with each rig 50m apart. The rigs can be deployed tethered to the vessel or left to drift with the vessel standing by to recover after ~1 hour. The main aim of this objective is for Cefas personnel to be trained by an experienced PhD student (non-Cefas) in the setting up, deployment and recovery of the equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f629513f-6a30-4efd-b1e8-c77de5c71fec | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 5 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LOWESOTFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34513550 - Survey vessels - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 71355000 - Surveying services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2021 at 20:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f629513f-6a30-4efd-b1e8-c77de5c71fec - 26 Jul 2021 at 08:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f629513f-6a30-4efd-b1e8-c77de5c71fec - 23 Jul 2021 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f629513f-6a30-4efd-b1e8-c77de5c71fec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f629513f-6a30-4efd-b1e8-c77de5c71fec 29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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