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title: "CEFAS22-81 Seafood Innovation Fund Call 3 follow-on R&D"
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# CEFAS22-81 Seafood Innovation Fund Call 3 follow-on R&D

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26245d35-8abb-4a47-aafe-cfb62830d0e1

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## Summary

The Seafood Innovation Fund, managed by Cefas, has awarded contracts for R&D projects to 12 suppliers under the Seafood Innovation Fund Call 3 follow-on R&D programme. The procurement involves research and experimental development services, with a total contract value of GBP 2,800,000. The contract period runs from May 2, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The tender period ended on November 7, 2022. The buying organisation based in Lowestoft, UK, invited suppliers to submit proposals for further development of their feasibility ideas.

This opportunity is suited for businesses in the research and development sector specialising in seafood industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative R&D capabilities are encouraged to participate. The procurement process has already proceeded to the award stage, with a focus on supporting projects that aim to secure the future of the seafood industries. Businesses with expertise in this area can benefit from engaging with the Seafood Innovation Fund and seizing the growth prospects presented by this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Seafood Innovation Fund is a UK Government programme. It is part of the Science and Innovation Pillar of the UK Seafood Fund and aims to support research and development (R&D) activities to secure the future of the seafood industries. The Seafood Innovation Fund ran a closed competition for applicants successfully awarded Phase 1 feasibility study funding in the Call 3 process. Applicants were invited to submit follow-on R&D projects up to 18 months long, to further develop their feasibility idea. This Contract is awarded to 12 suppliers: Hook Marine Ltd - PS85,000 KelpCrofters Ltd - PS257,156 Mimica Lab Ltd - PS257,172 Rare Earth International Ltd trading as Rare Earth Global - PS262,525 Recycling Ocean Resources Ltd - PS186,500 SAC Commercial Ltd - PS328,072 TEC Partnership - PS148,588 The Cornish Seaweed Company Ltd - PS166,583 Tritonia Scientific Ltd - PS311,794 Underwater Contracting Ltd - PS184,776 University of Stirling - PS293,732 University of the West of Scotland - PS247,868

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c21f6a-d4a3-4607-b9c7-2940335c8299 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,730,266 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEAFOOD INNOVATION FUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2023 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c21f6a-d4a3-4607-b9c7-2940335c8299

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c21f6a-d4a3-4607-b9c7-2940335c8299
  7th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fea72a46-85d6-4812-86cd-29855268c6b3
  006 SBRI Seafood Innovation Fund SIF3FO - Contract

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