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title: "CEFAS Provision of vessel services to recover WaveRider"
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# CEFAS Provision of vessel services to recover WaveRider

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14089dbd-0512-4ab5-aad4-12916985b52e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal procuring emergency vessel services for the recovery of a WaveRider in the North East region of England. The title of the tender is "CEFAS Provision of vessel services to recover WaveRider", and it falls under the services industry category related to survey vessels. The tender period ended on 8 December 2021, with the contract period running from 10 December 2021 to 31 January 2022. The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action below threshold, with a final awarded contract value of £12,874.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the marine services sector, to engage in emergency response operations and vessel recovery services. Companies with expertise in surveying, maritime operations, or related logistical support would be well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow their portfolio within the public procurement landscape. The focus on services that address specific environmental and operational needs also highlights the potential for collaboration with organisations dedicated to marine safety and environmental preservation.

## Notice

Cefas contracted a supplier to provide emergency vessel services for the recovery of an out of position WaveRider and return new WaveRider in the Tyne/Tees area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/567e4f6b-aaba-401c-8057-dc64476637b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,874 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,874 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/567e4f6b-aaba-401c-8057-dc64476637b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/567e4f6b-aaba-401c-8057-dc64476637b1
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/548fe858-ebcf-4d48-bd17-f1940a241ad3
  n/a

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