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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ Sediment Coring Study"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ Sediment Coring Study

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2be2abc0-c6d4-453a-84fe-158bb980dba8

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Cefas, is seeking bids for the "Cefas RFQ Sediment Coring Study" located in Lowestoft, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 14th October 2019. This open tender is part of the services industry, with an estimated contract value of £25,000 and a minimum value of £10,000. The contract is expected to commence on 26th October 2019 and concludes on 2nd November 2019, highlighting the urgent need for suitable vessels capable of performing specific seabed sampling tasks.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that can provide vessel hire services, including fishing and research vessels. Companies with the capacity to manage equipment deployment and retrieval safely within the specified operational parameters would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender process could lead to long-term partnerships and growth within the marine services sector.

## Notice

Vessel specification: The vessel must be capable of supporting the deployment of equipment and retrieval of a full sample, together weighing approx. 900kg, the wire load required will be between 1.5 and 3 tonnes, with sufficient height to recover gear in triggered position. The vessel is required to hold a provided position (station) to enable safe deployment and recovery of the seabed sampling equipment with an accuracy of 10m. To achieve this, the vessel must have a draught less than 3m. DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER PACKAGE AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FD47PM9BN6 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/d16bcaad-a76a-4afa-877b-93cf6e38f93b |
| 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 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2019 - 2 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels
- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 34513750 - Light vessels
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
- 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2019 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16bcaad-a76a-4afa-877b-93cf6e38f93b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16bcaad-a76a-4afa-877b-93cf6e38f93b
  7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-RFQ-Sediment-Coring-Study/FD47PM9BN6
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FD47PM9BN6

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