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title: "CEFAS23-18 Specialist Marine Technical Consultant"
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# CEFAS23-18 Specialist Marine Technical Consultant

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-227f296c-ca40-43e0-88e8-c02a0d53f4c1

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## Summary

The procurement process is underway for the provision of Specialist Marine Technical Consultancy services by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas). The contract involves developing a Project Business Case for a vessel refit/replacement. The procurement falls under the category of Research vessel services and has a total value of £1,250,000. The deadline for tender submissions is September 5, 2023, with the contract period scheduled to start on October 23, 2023. The opportunity is located in Lowestoft, East of England, United Kingdom, and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents opportunities for engineering services providers specialising in marine technical consultancy and research vessel services. Businesses involved in shipbuilding, marine construction works, survey vessels, fishing, and other maritime services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, offering SMEs a chance to engage in a significant marine project with potential for further growth and collaborations. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the outlined schedule and specifications to participate effectively in the procurement process.

## Notice

Specialist Technical Marine Consultancy services required to support the development of a Project Business Case for a vessel refit/replacement and overseeing delivery of the 'preferred option'. Although the Contract Period shall be for the delivery of all Parts set out in the Specification (Parts A, B, C and D), progression from Parts A and B to any and each subsequent stage will require express approval from the Authority. The Authority may, subject to the necessary approvals being in place and subject to confirming the Services and Charges with the Supplier for Parts C and or D, progress to Parts C and or D of the Contract. You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found by searching 'CEFAS23-18 Specialist Marine Technical Consultancy via the Find Opportunities function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683b4f2c-f5c7-4a29-b9dc-68299898d671 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2023 - 23 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34510000 - Ships
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels
- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 35513200 - Auxiliary research vessel
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 63726800 - Research vessel services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2023 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683b4f2c-f5c7-4a29-b9dc-68299898d671
- 11 Jul 2023 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a140512f-9e3d-4ed5-a032-697aeb25954e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683b4f2c-f5c7-4a29-b9dc-68299898d671
  11th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a140512f-9e3d-4ed5-a032-697aeb25954e
  11th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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