--- title: "CEFAS24-70 Contract for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a71c659-b09c-4881-a2f7-93fb79dc26a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a71c659-b09c-4881-a2f7-93fb79dc26a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a71c659-b09c-4881-a2f7-93fb79dc26a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a71c659-b09c-4881-a2f7-93fb79dc26a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-11-04" --- # CEFAS24-70 Contract for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video) Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a71c659-b09c-4881-a2f7-93fb79dc26a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a71c659-b09c-4881-a2f7-93fb79dc26a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a71c659-b09c-4881-a2f7-93fb79dc26a2.json) ## Summary The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has completed the procurement for the analysis of seabed imagery, titled "CEFAS24-70 Contract for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)". This tender falls under the industry category of analysis services (CPV 71620000) and involves work across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The award stage was finalised on 22 October 2024, and the contract period is from 28 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. With a total contract value of £59,639, the open procurement method facilitated an above-threshold competitive process. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs specialising in environmental analysis services, particularly those experienced in marine and seabed imagery analysis. The awarded contract, overseen by Cefas, a reputable authority based in Lowestoft, UK, is a significant engagement for Metoc Ltd, Trading as Intertek Metoc. The contract will require analysing a substantial volume of seabed imagery and video data, thereby offering considerable business growth potential through comprehensive service provision. Ideal candidates for such contracts include businesses with expertise in marine environmental monitoring and analysis, equipped to handle extensive data analysis tasks involving still images and video content. ## Notice The Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring programme is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and through this programme, Cefas co-ordinates some of the evidence collection for the monitoring of MPAs in English waters. Cefas wish to commission a contract for the analysis of imagery collected from two sites in the English Channel in 2023 and 2024. These surveys covered Wight-Barfleur Reef Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Offshore Brighton Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) respectively, which both contain similar seabed conditions and sediment types. The supplier is required to undertake the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and videos) collected on the CEND1723 survey by drop frame camera (DC) at WBRF SAC, as well as DC video data collected on the CEND0524 survey at OBRG MCZ: * 54 stations were sampled at WBRF SAC using a triplicate transect approach, acquiring 4449 images of sufficient quality for analysis and 18 hours 39 minutes of video. * Six stations were sampled with drop camera in a single transect for ground truthing purposes at OBRG MCZ, with one station being sampled in triplicate, totalling nine videos. Overall 3 hours and 3 minutes of video were acquired. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e564c0-dc53-417e-91c4-931724c85f5b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £59,639 | | 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 | METOC LTD, TRADING AS INTERTEK METOC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2024 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e564c0-dc53-417e-91c4-931724c85f5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e564c0-dc53-417e-91c4-931724c85f5b 4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4ab1c60-307f-4409-81fc-f2aaf65e2a08 CEFAS24-70 Conditions_of_Contract - Intertek Metoc - Complete_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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