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title: "Vessel Chartering Tender"
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# Vessel Chartering Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15025b67-6d3c-4417-b116-8e94f8c3cd6f

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking a vessel for a vessel chartering tender as part of a research project, aimed at advancing the understanding of Atlantic bluefin tuna ecology in British waters. The tender, classified as "Specialised boats" and "Hire of boats with crew", is currently at the Award stage following an open procurement method. Bids were required to be submitted by 10th June 2021, with the contract period spanning from 1st August to 31st October 2021. The project is based in the South West of the United Kingdom and has an estimated value of £30,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime services and scientific research charters, particularly those equipped for fishing and tagging. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider submission, as the tender indicates suitability for such organisations. Engaging in this project not only supports environmental research but could also pave the way for further contracts in the marine research sector.

## Notice

Background to Requirement: The University of Exeter and Cefas, with funding in 2021 from the INTERREG FISH-INTEL project, are collaborating on a research project to provide a baseline understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus; ABFT) in waters of the British Isles. We will be continuing an electronic tagging programme based in the southwest of the UK that began in 2018 and which extends into 2021. We will be deploying state of the art electronic tags on ABFT to study their seasonal migrations and behaviour. To achieve our target of tagging ABFT in 2021, we are now seeking formal Tender to supply a vessel(s) for the project. Scientific fishing for the purposes of attaching electronic tags to ABFT will be conducted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 licences held by the University of Exeter and Cefas and will only be permitted under a scientific research dispensation awarded by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). Requirement: We are seeking offers of services to fulfil our requirement for a vessel (hereafter 'tagging vessel') that will enable capture and tagging of ABFT within the period of 1st August to 30st October 2021 and seek suitable parties who are interested in tendering for these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba87326-b25e-4c58-82f0-8e58a54e3e5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,800 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLACK MOON SPORTFISHING; TRUE BLUE CHARTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34521000 - Specialised boats
- 60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba87326-b25e-4c58-82f0-8e58a54e3e5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba87326-b25e-4c58-82f0-8e58a54e3e5c
  25th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38088&B=EXETER
  Vessel Chartering Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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