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title: "CEFAS21-99 ITT OCPP Image annotation for machine learning algorithm"
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# CEFAS21-99 ITT OCPP Image annotation for machine learning algorithm

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12407b8e-361d-4e91-8332-3a15df789a21

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## Summary

The tender titled "CEFAS21-99 ITT OCPP Image annotation for machine learning algorithm" was issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on services within the analysis and data analysis sectors. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender process has now concluded, with the contract awarded on 30 November 2021. It pertains to projects involving the annotation of marine litter images over the contract period from 1 December 2021 to 31 March 2022. The delivery location is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £30,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental analysis, data processing, and image annotation, particularly those that can manage the large scale of high-resolution image data. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their agility and innovation in such specialised service provisions. This initiative can foster growth by providing a platform to showcase technological capabilities in machine learning and contribute to environmentally focused projects.

## Notice

The Tenderer will be provided with at least 50 categories of marine litter based on UNEP/IOC Litter Categories (Annex III.1 - https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30009), and example images of litter categories will also be provided by Cefas. Cefas require the minimum scope to be based on annotating at least 50 litter categories, using pixelwise segmentation, of at least 5,000 high-resolution Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) images captured of beaches around the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a8f85a-952c-42e2-abaa-affb01a34c8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITL EOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a8f85a-952c-42e2-abaa-affb01a34c8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a8f85a-952c-42e2-abaa-affb01a34c8e
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0268e47-d62f-4119-8f40-4f914233248c
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## Notice URLs

- https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30009

## Provenance

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