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title: "CEFAS21-140 Echosounder"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-169f1b24-864b-41f6-9889-71393556a1ec"
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# CEFAS21-140 Echosounder

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-169f1b24-864b-41f6-9889-71393556a1ec

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## Summary

The public procurement process outlined pertains to the purchase of a replacement echosounder for the RV Cefas Endeavour, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as Sonars (CPV Code: 38113000). The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract was awarded for a total value of £216,000 GBP. The contract commenced on 3rd February 2022 and concluded on 31st March 2022, while the tender period ended on 2nd February 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in sonar technology or related goods. Given the requirement for a large-scale supplier, medium and small enterprises (SMEs) with competitive offerings in echosounder technology would also find suitable opportunities. Potential bidders should ensure their capabilities align with the needs outlined in the tender to effectively compete and contribute to the marine research infrastructure.

## Notice

Purchase of replacement echosounder onboard the RV Cefas Endeavour

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d8adf2-5385-4f4a-b636-3d5731e32209 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,000 |
| 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 | ECHOMASTER MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 17:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d8adf2-5385-4f4a-b636-3d5731e32209

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d8adf2-5385-4f4a-b636-3d5731e32209
  22nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f03a9dd-5d67-4798-99e3-3d0d00175c50
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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