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title: "Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)"
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# Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1416d21b-fa0d-4773-9dd1-65fc0268acec

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)" contract was successfully completed by Defra. This contract falls under the Seafood industry category and is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £781,977.87 GBP, was awarded through an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ended on 19th January 2023, and the contract period spans from 1st June 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in services related to the fisheries industry and aquaculture to collaborate with Defra and Heriot-Watt University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender. By participating, businesses can contribute to enhancing knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture, promoting sustainable fisheries management, and fostering industry-research collaborations in support of the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.

## Notice

The purpose of the FISP Scheme is to support industry and research collaborations to prepare full research proposals into Part B procurement tenders. Part B contracts were given to consortiums of industry and research organisations to collect data that improves the knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management. This scheme will promote and strengthen collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations to collect data that meets the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84e140a-36ea-4d7b-8151-44db892b5fc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £781,977 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £781,977 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15250000 - Seafood

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2023 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84e140a-36ea-4d7b-8151-44db892b5fc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84e140a-36ea-4d7b-8151-44db892b5fc5
  9th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46fe8699-4ad8-4c9c-aaa9-70c32de552e1
  Redacted contract ref C17341 Heriot Watt University

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