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title: "Supporting the commercial uptake of selective fishing gear"
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# Supporting the commercial uptake of selective fishing gear

Buyer: SEAFISH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11f10116-fd5e-46f4-93b8-389e6770ead3

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## Summary

Seafish, on behalf of the UK Gear Forum, is inviting tenders for a project aimed at supporting the commercial uptake of selective fishing gear. This procurement falls under the agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products category. The project is located within the United Kingdom and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their responses by 5pm on Wednesday, 5 March 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 7 March 2025 and conclude on 30 May 2025. The minimum value of the contract is £30,000, with an estimated total value of £40,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the development and promotion of selective fishing gear. Companies experienced in agricultural, fishing, and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will benefit from partnering with Seafish, gaining visibility and credibility within the fishing industry. Additionally, the project’s focus on innovative gear solutions could provide further business growth through the development of new products and technologies.

## Notice

On behalf of the UK Gear Forum, Seafish is seeking a partner to deliver a new project to support the commercial uptake of selective fishing gears The closing date for responses is 5pm on Monday Wednesday 5 March 2025. Please see the link below for full details: https://www.seafish.org/document/?id=9c9091a3-690e-45cd-ae28-3b0c35d64515

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d00491c-77fc-45ac-bd34-a434a417b9e6 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | SEAFISH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4HS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d00491c-77fc-45ac-bd34-a434a417b9e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d00491c-77fc-45ac-bd34-a434a417b9e6
  24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74bb433b-8a6f-4551-8bb2-477dd6a1393d
- https://www.seafish.org/document/?id=9c9091a3-690e-45cd-ae28-3b0c35d64515

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