--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a5b952f-b283-4e99-91b7-1ddcb4e69243" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a5b952f-b283-4e99-91b7-1ddcb4e69243" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a5b952f-b283-4e99-91b7-1ddcb4e69243.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a5b952f-b283-4e99-91b7-1ddcb4e69243.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2018-11-13" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a5b952f-b283-4e99-91b7-1ddcb4e69243 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a5b952f-b283-4e99-91b7-1ddcb4e69243) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a5b952f-b283-4e99-91b7-1ddcb4e69243.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Cefas, a buyer located in Lowestoft, UK, who is seeking submissions for the project titled "GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth." This procurement falls under the aquaculture services industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 20th November 2018. The contract is projected to commence on 21st November 2018 and will run until 21st May 2019, with an estimated value between £25,000 and £50,000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, making it accessible to a broad range of bidders. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the aquaculture sector to engage in important research and data collection activities. Businesses experienced in biological data collection, statistical analysis, and report preparation will find this procurement relevant, especially those with capabilities in handling marine species and working closely with local fisheries. With the tender's focus on onshore sampling programmes, companies offering specialised services in fisheries biology or related fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice There is an urgent requirement to investigate the size structure of commercial cuttlefish landings across all fishing gear groups and identify any spatiotemporal differences. High resolution temporal data on cuttlefish from Plymouth and Brixham fish markets are to be collected for 6 months, through an onshore sampling programme. Objectives are to: 1.Collect biological data on cuttlefish, weekly at Brixham and Plymouth fish markets, to determine stock composition and growth rates. 2.Assessment of landings composition in terms of year classes present throughout the season and their distribution. 3.Data entry (to be input to a digital template provided by Cefas), statistical analysis and preparation of a report of findings. Biological samples (5 per fish-market visit) are to be recorded by vessel/landing from a variety of gear types and vessel sizes. data are to be collected on specimen mantle length (cm) and total weight of the cuttlefish per grade/landing. Measurements, per gear type, should include 200 specimens from ungraded samples per landing/vessel, and 40 specimens for graded samples (per grade). Bi-monthly 2-page summaries are to be submitted to Cefas, detailing the samples. To find out more or to respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y9K6NB943E 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/992e5a11-2d1d-43d9-b6b7-394a4a28d753 | | 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 | 13 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 21 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77800000 - Aquaculture services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2018 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992e5a11-2d1d-43d9-b6b7-394a4a28d753 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992e5a11-2d1d-43d9-b6b7-394a4a28d753 13th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Sampling-of-Cuttlefish-in-Brixham-and-Plymouth/Y9K6NB943E Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y9K6NB943E ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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