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title: "CEFAS22: Provision of sPAT tags for Bluefin Tuna Tagging on the CHART Programme"
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# CEFAS22: Provision of sPAT tags for Bluefin Tuna Tagging on the CHART Programme

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23cf5bea-9891-47f5-aa06-759283e62dc2

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, has awarded a contract for the provision of sPAT Tags for Bluefin Tuna Tagging on the CHART Programme. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract was directly awarded to Wildlife Computers. The contract value is £56,590 GBP with a contract period from July 22, 2022, to December 31, 2022. The tender period ended on July 20, 2022. This procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs, offering opportunities for business growth.

The awarded contract by Defra Network eTendering Portal presents an opportunity for businesses involved in marine research services and scientific installations, particularly those providing specialist equipment like sPAT Tags. This procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract can benefit businesses looking to engage in scientific studies related to Bluefin Tuna within various locations such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

## Notice

Cefas require provision of sPAT Tags that can be attached to Bluefin Tuna for scientific study as part of the CHART study programme. These are specialist equipment and the contract has been awarded via direct award, as competition is lacking for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86227cde-34de-4251-998b-63c80afa3706 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,590 |
| 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 | WILDLIFE COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86227cde-34de-4251-998b-63c80afa3706

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86227cde-34de-4251-998b-63c80afa3706
  8th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14c3bc1c-345f-402e-9e21-51c3c494e909
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