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title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS EOI Opportunity to take part in the tagging of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT)"
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# GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS EOI Opportunity to take part in the tagging of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a22c7e5-0e6d-4d8e-b0ad-61f2ff600cad

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas, a UK-based organisation located in Lowestoft, who is currently in the Tender stage for the project titled "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS EOI Opportunity to take part in the tagging of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT)." This project, initiated on 7th June 2019, is focused on providing a comprehensive understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna. The open procedure tender has a submission deadline of 21st June 2019, and the contract period is set from 1st August 2019 until 30th November 2019. This project falls under the services category, related to maritime research and fishing vessels, and is part of a collaboration with the University of Exeter, supported by Defra and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in research vessel services and marine ecological studies, particularly those with expertise in the tagging and monitoring of marine species. The collaboration between Cefas and academic institutions underscores the project's importance in advancing marine ecology knowledge, creating avenues for businesses that specialise in research, environmental management, and marine technology to engage and potentially grow through participation in this project.

## Notice

Cefas and the University of Exeter are collaborating on a research project to provide a baseline understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus; ABFT) in waters of the British Isles. The project is supported by the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). For further details visit: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EFVQZ32VNG Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb22ca2e-e46d-4e71-9a86-f9a7e8201bee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 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
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2019 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb22ca2e-e46d-4e71-9a86-f9a7e8201bee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb22ca2e-e46d-4e71-9a86-f9a7e8201bee
  7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-CEFAS-EOI-Opportunity-to-take-part-in-the-tagging-of-Atlantic-Bluefin-Tuna-%28ABFT%29/EFVQZ32VNG
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EFVQZ32VNG

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