--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas TrawlLight SW" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0efb47fd-6dd1-410e-b1de-b764fca90a3b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0efb47fd-6dd1-410e-b1de-b764fca90a3b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0efb47fd-6dd1-410e-b1de-b764fca90a3b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0efb47fd-6dd1-410e-b1de-b764fca90a3b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2017-07-10" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas TrawlLight SW Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0efb47fd-6dd1-410e-b1de-b764fca90a3b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0efb47fd-6dd1-410e-b1de-b764fca90a3b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0efb47fd-6dd1-410e-b1de-b764fca90a3b.json) ## Summary The Cefas organisation is seeking submissions for the tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas TrawlLight SW," aimed at investigating new light technology to enhance selectivity in the South West otter trawl fishery. This public procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 24 July 2017. The contract is expected to involve fishing activities between August 2017 and December 2017, with a total estimated budget of £25,000. The procurement method applies an open procedure, classified under the CPV code for fishing vessels, and is targeted at economic operators within the UK and surrounding regions. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the fishing and related services sectors to showcase their expertise in trawl operations and innovations in gear selectivity. Businesses with experience in fishing technology, particularly those capable of demonstrating knowledge in using modified trawls, will be well-suited to compete. Engagement in this project could not only enhance business visibility within the industry but also foster partnerships that improve sustainability practices in fisheries. ## Notice This is an exciting opportunity to test new light technology in the South West. This tender is seeking a twin-rig trawler with skipper who can demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of the SW otter trawl fishery. Recent Fisheries Science Partnership (FSP) projects have made considerable progress in improving the selectivity of otter trawls in the English SW fishery. Previous work has concentrated on increased mesh size, altered mesh geometry and escape panels, but new technologies now offer the potential to improve selectivity further. Specifically, the use of artificial light in trawls is increasingly being tested to modify the behaviour of fish during the capture process, with some dramatic results in bycatch reduction. Building on the progress made in the TrawlLight scoping study in the North Sea (2015), artificial lights will be sourced and tested in a comparative gear trial in the South West of England, using modified trawl designs. The aim will be to investigate the potential for artificial lights to improve selectivity, by reducing unwanted catches (e.g. quota limited species) whilst maintaining catches of other commercially important species (e.g. squid and cuttlefish). The trials will take place between August 2017 and December 2017. The expected work is likely to involve 12 days of fishing under charter, possibly divided into two or more periods. For further information, please download the tender pack: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9BS7D43Q27 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976b66b3-c464-4021-a880-087855a108a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | CEFAS | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34513100 - Fishing vessels ## Release History - 10 Jul 2017 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976b66b3-c464-4021-a880-087855a108a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976b66b3-c464-4021-a880-087855a108a9 10th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-TrawlLight-SW/9BS7D43Q27 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9BS7D43Q27 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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