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title: "CEFAS21-85 RFQ for vessel services to support a sediment sampling survey- Devon"
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# CEFAS21-85 RFQ for vessel services to support a sediment sampling survey- Devon

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22da882c-788d-4c74-9204-37f9bd773170

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has issued a tender titled "CEFAS21-85 RFQ for vessel services to support a sediment sampling survey- Devon." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically concerning survey vessels, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 3rd August 2021. The contract commenced on 17th September 2021 and will conclude on 31st October 2021, with a total contract value of £16,750.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those capable of providing vessel utilisation for environmental surveys. Companies that can offer expertise in sediment sampling and possess suitable equipment may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete given the specifications of the tender, allowing them to engage in valuable public projects while expanding their portfolio in marine and environmental services.

## Notice

Objective 1 (2 days) The commissioning of a new dredged material disposal site within Lyme Bay has resulted in the need to conduct a baseline survey of the benthic habitats within and in the vicinity of the disposal site boundaries (Figure 2.). Objective 2 (2 days) The deployment of BRUVS within Lyme Bay, is also proposed to take place during the charter, within a suitable location identified within the area highlighted in Figure 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab715b1-da31-4923-8f13-238b749d2c3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab715b1-da31-4923-8f13-238b749d2c3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab715b1-da31-4923-8f13-238b749d2c3c
  30th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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