--- title: "Cefas: Marine underwater video and stills analysis for Beachy Head West MCZ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1335ba3f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1335ba3f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1335ba3f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1335ba3f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Cefas: Marine underwater video and stills analysis for Beachy Head West MCZ Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1335ba3f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1335ba3f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1335ba3f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, seeks tenders for "Marine underwater video and stills analysis for Beachy Head West MCZ." This project falls under research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically aimed at analysing marine habitats and species composition. The tender is currently active and concludes on 9th December 2015, with the contract period running from 13th December 2015 to 5th February 2016. The delivery addresses are located in the East of England, particularly in Lowestoft, with the relevant postal code NR33 0HT. This opportunity is offered through an open procedure, inviting wide participation from interested parties. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, marine biology, or research analysis. Companies that have experience in processing video and still images for ecological studies, particularly those familiar with quality assurance protocols, will be highly suited to compete for this contract. The tender allows for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, thereby fostering innovation and growth in the sector while supporting the enhancement of biodiversity and environmental resources in the designated marine conservation area. ## Notice * The purpose of the analysis of the video/stills is to identify habitats and provide data on the characteristics of the physical habitat and species composition. * Video tows are to be reviewed and sub-divided into separate video section as necessary on the basis of changes in habitat and each section to be treated as a separate record. Please see new video and still processing protocol, provided * All stills are required to be analysed * Detailed instructions are provided in the Video and Still processing protocol document provided. * A minimum of 10% of the videos and stills should be re-analysed for QA purposes * An additional species presence matrix (details attached) * All data entered in to Marine Recorder after Cefas QA (date to be discussed) * Please be aware of new biotoping guidance issued by JNCC * Video and stills analysis Imagery Quality document attached The video and stills collected are of variable quality and differing analysis will be needed for each level. Please see the attached 'Video and stills analysis Imagery Quality' document and provide quotes for each analysis level. PLEASE READ THE FULL RFQ (Attached) and supporting documentation; Images will be provide by Matthew Curtis upon request ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81987d26-e24e-4e8a-8115-ee3422924518 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81987d26-e24e-4e8a-8115-ee3422924518 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81987d26-e24e-4e8a-8115-ee3422924518 3rd December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/808af780-e83e-40d3-8643-5e99eb3ae7ec Supporting document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12a18a64-e8dd-4284-9290-d9218b218041 Supporting document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba01540d-4e29-40e7-a9a0-c4cb99dfeab0 Full RFQ - PLEASE READ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8d6cbc8-3cb3-4c6e-8217-d52daeb4870a Supporting document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f69a506-eb9a-40b2-866d-15860af58a3f Supporting document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07b94d34-2fa5-48d0-b4a8-bd9e09ab898c Supporting document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f09c48cc-9637-4350-95f4-d523b37ceda0 Supporting document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3177b48-e646-4d97-ba6a-8ff473546095 Supporting document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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