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title: "CEFAS24-55 Contract for services to deploy SmartBuoy and WaveRider equipment in Liverpool Bay during FY23/24"
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# CEFAS24-55 Contract for services to deploy SmartBuoy and WaveRider equipment in Liverpool Bay during FY23/24

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-180fc0fe-4df1-4314-b1f2-9978bf96278a

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by Cefas involved contracting services for the deployment of SmartBuoy and WaveRider equipment in Liverpool Bay during FY23/24. The total contract value amounted to £40,000 GBP and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract period spans from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on March 31, 2023. Cefas, based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, acted as the buyer organisation in this procurement, which falls under the industry category of research vessel services.

This tender by Cefas presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector due to its specific focus on research vessel services. Businesses offering services related to marine equipment deployment could benefit from bidding on this contract. With the contract already awarded to AFBI, both existing and potential suppliers in the marine services industry should consider similar future opportunities in Liverpool Bay. The nature of this tender, being a single tender action, indicates a targeted approach to procurement suitable for niche service providers in the region.

## Notice

Provision of services for quarterly deployment of SmartBuoy equipment and annual deployment of WaveRider, in Liverpool Bay.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48612f7-ec9f-4644-b02b-866e76754cdc |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFBI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 06:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48612f7-ec9f-4644-b02b-866e76754cdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48612f7-ec9f-4644-b02b-866e76754cdc
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b0ceb30-c8e8-47ae-959b-0b888016b35f
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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