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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Buoy Recovery Services 2"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Buoy Recovery Services 2

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ca7baf0-74fa-4324-8adf-b9422dedfb93

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Cefas for the contract titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Buoy Recovery Services 2," concerning offshore supply-vessel services. Located in Lowestoft, UK, this tender is currently in the active Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 29 June 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 August 2018 and conclude on 31 July 2019. This open procedure allows multiple Contractors to be awarded a non-exclusive Call-Off Agreement based on demonstrated capability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine services, including vessel hire, pollution control, and auxiliary research operations. With Cefas specifically looking to minimise data downtime through flexible vessel options, businesses offering diverse vessels or services aligned with the associated CPV classifications will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could pave the way for further collaborations within the public sector and growth in maritime services.

## Notice

Cefas requires a range of vessel options to enable recovery and re-deployment of a Cefas-owned Datawell Waverider buoy (in the event of re-positioning) to minimise data downtime. As future requirements cannot be determined, Cefas intend to award a non-exclusive Call-Off Agreement for the supply of these services to multiple Contractors that can demonstrate that they meet the requirements contained within this RFQ. FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CC2EGGU6MN 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/8decff58-d014-4d82-bfd3-235dd3483323 |
| 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 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 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
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels
- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513350 - Dive-support vessels
- 34513450 - Production vessels
- 34513500 - Seismic survey vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 34513600 - Pollution-control vessels
- 34513650 - Fire vessels
- 34513700 - Rescue vessels
- 34513750 - Light vessels
- 35513200 - Auxiliary research vessel
- 35513300 - Auxiliary intelligence collection vessel
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
- 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew
- 60651200 - Hire of inland waterway vessels with crew
- 63725200 - Standby vessel services
- 63725300 - Vessel refloating services
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 63726800 - Research vessel services
- 66514150 - Vessel insurance services
- 66516300 - Vessel liability insurance services
- 76522000 - Offshore supply-vessel services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2018 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8decff58-d014-4d82-bfd3-235dd3483323

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8decff58-d014-4d82-bfd3-235dd3483323
  7th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-Buoy-Recovery-Services-2/CC2EGGU6MN
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CC2EGGU6MN

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