--- title: "Cefas: Vessel to provide tagging services for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2dbedd68-f6b3-4d23-b09f-bbc6ab543b84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dbedd68-f6b3-4d23-b09f-bbc6ab543b84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dbedd68-f6b3-4d23-b09f-bbc6ab543b84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dbedd68-f6b3-4d23-b09f-bbc6ab543b84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-07-15" --- # Cefas: Vessel to provide tagging services for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 2020 Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dbedd68-f6b3-4d23-b09f-bbc6ab543b84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dbedd68-f6b3-4d23-b09f-bbc6ab543b84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dbedd68-f6b3-4d23-b09f-bbc6ab543b84.json) ## Summary The Cefas, operating under the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Vessel to provide tagging services for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 2020". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically involving fishing vessels, and is focused on conducting a research project in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 24th July 2020, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2020 and conclude by 31st October 2020. This is an open procurement process, conducted below the financial threshold of £10,000, aimed at ensuring competitive bids from various suppliers. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in maritime services, particularly those that can provide vessels suitable for research projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in the fishing industry or vessel operation. Competing businesses may benefit significantly by engaging in environmental research initiatives, enhancing their portfolio and visibility within the industry, while contributing to a project focused on the ecology of the Atlantic bluefin tuna in British waters. ## Notice FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49409 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). We will be deploying state of the art electronic tags on ABFT to study their seasonal migrations and behaviour. To achieve our target of tagging ABFT in 2020, we are now seeking formal Tender to supply a vessel(s) for the project during 01/08/2020 and 31/10/2020 FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49409 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94271264-4180-4832-a352-b8bb8d1132d8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR32 3PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Oulton Broad | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34513100 - Fishing vessels ## Release History - 15 Jul 2020 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94271264-4180-4832-a352-b8bb8d1132d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94271264-4180-4832-a352-b8bb8d1132d8 15th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49409 For full details follow the link below: ## Notice URLs - http://www.cefas.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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