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title: "UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - FISP (Part B Procurement) Round 4"
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# UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - FISP (Part B Procurement) Round 4

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bcbb3c4-cb43-4e1b-aea8-625e13697e27

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## Summary

The UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - FISP (Part B Procurement) Round 4 tender, issued by Defra Network eTendering Portal, aims to improve UK fisheries and aquaculture knowledge for sustainable management. Divided into four lots covering fisheries data collection, mixed fisheries selectivity, aquaculture impacts, and other fisheries adaptations. The tender, classified under research and development services, utilises an open procedure with a tender period ending on 19th January 2023 and a contract period from 14th April 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in research and development services to contribute to UK fisheries sustainability. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender, enhancing their expertise in data collection, fishery policy, and aquaculture impact analysis. Successful candidates will collaborate with Defra to advance marine environmental data collection standards and support evidence-based fisheries policy development for the benefit of the UK seafood industry.

## Notice

The tenderer will provide research in order to collect data that improves the knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management. The data to be collected and subsequent analysis will be proposed by the UK fishing/seafood industry in collaboration with an appropriate research organisation. Defra requires data to be collected in established ways, as set out in the appropriate MEDIN data collection standards (Marine Environmental Data and Information Network), openly published on the appropriate MEDIN data archive centre, and to publish a scientific report that sets out the data collected, the methodology used and analysis of that data. The increase in available data and the improvement of knowledge will benefit the UK Government and the UK seafood industry by providing a greater understanding of UK fish stocks and the interaction with other species and the marine environment, which can be used to support UK fisheries policy development and management. The tender is divided into three Lots as described below, Tenderers may bid for contracts under more than one of the Lots, as applicable. Lot 1 Fisheries Data Collection - Will address key knowledge gaps to develop assessment and management approaches, including on biological processes such as growth and maturity, ecological processes such as predator-prey relationships, habitat availability/change, mixed-usage water space and stock definition. Projects on data-limited stocks and species are particularly required. Lot 2 Mixed Fisheries, Selectivity and Environmental Impacts of Fishing - Will support developing and evaluating new measures that improve the protection of vulnerable stocks while maintaining viable fisheries. The Fishery Fund can support the development and implementation of a UK catch and discard policy, ensuring it is evidence-based and developed with input from the fishing industry. Lot 3 Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture - Focuses on two areas: 1) better understanding the ecosystem benefits of aquaculture 2) how the environmental impacts of existing systems can be minimised. Lot 4 Other Impacts on Fisheries and Adaptations Further Information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-seafood-fund-fisheries-industry-science-partnerships-scheme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281a144b-3cc6-42e3-918e-08ddfa2e0cd0 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2022 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281a144b-3cc6-42e3-918e-08ddfa2e0cd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281a144b-3cc6-42e3-918e-08ddfa2e0cd0
  7th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc4d146c-bb25-4e57-908b-dfa2afec4bd7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ec9b0fd-9e5e-4bec-a4ef-286ca0416c15
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab6a72b3-bb69-41ce-9ad5-279d3eff2c87
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46c280a4-6f87-4dbd-aba1-095ec1d74cc4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/281304d7-b2bc-410a-9781-38dbe890e1ba
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dad9e7e5-69d1-4486-88f3-38618a76f83a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15896bbc-f299-4278-80ac-eda1734430a9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b868902-71a0-45a0-b1af-d31737194899
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97bfd0d0-2032-4679-98a5-ef3683f67a23
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- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-seafood-fund-fisheries-industry-science-partnerships-scheme

## Provenance

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