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title: "CEFAS23-131 Contract for data collection from ALDFG & EOLFG sources in Sri Lanka"
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# CEFAS23-131 Contract for data collection from ALDFG & EOLFG sources in Sri Lanka

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37ab4599-ca32-4a98-a78b-c735b1f703e9

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## Summary

The awarded contract involves Cefas, a UK Government-led programme, for a project titled "CEFAS23-131 Contract for data collection from ALDFG & EOLFG sources in Sri Lanka." This contract falls under the services category and has a value of £20,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 10th October 2023. The contract period is set from 19th February 2024 to 30th June 2024, and it was awarded to Lanka Upcycles Pvt Ltd. The project aims to collect data on abandoned fishing gear in Sri Lanka, creating opportunities for businesses in data collection and recycling services.

This contract awarded by Cefas presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies well-versed in data collection, recycling services, and marine environmental practices. Businesses with experience in organising data collection campaigns, recycling initiatives, and responsible disposal methods are suited to compete for this tender. The project requires expertise in identifying fishing gear sources, collecting detailed gear data, and providing recycling plans. Companies capable of producing comprehensive reports and managing waste disposal efficiently are well-placed to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

Background: The OCPP was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The OCPP is a UK Government-led programme delivered under the Blue Planet Fund. Through this programme, Cefas, in partnership with JNCC and MMO, provide technical assistance to support countries in tackling marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices, and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Requirement: Cefas requires a successful Tenderer to organise and undertake a data collection campaign to collect data on Abandoned, Lost and otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) and End-Of-Life Fishing Gear (EOLFG) which is collected by in-country recyclers in Sri Lanka. The campaign must cover both the monsoon and non-monsoon seasons in Sri Lanka, noting that the monsoon seasons are different dependent on the location within the country. The Tenderer should consider the monsoon seasons relevant to the place(s) where they propose work will be undertaken. Data shall be collected through the retrieval of ALDFG and/or EOLFG prior to it being either recycled, repurposed or, if no other option remains, going to disposal. Cefas require the successful Tenderer to: * Identify the source of the fishing gear which is to be recycled, providing details on the location of collection and the amount of ALDFG/EOLFG (by weight) collected. * Provide details of the quantity of each fishing gear type, from each location, for a set time period (week/month). * Collect specific data on the fishing gear including, type of gear, mesh size, panel length, depth by number of meshes deep, weight (kg). * Collect photographic evidence of both the fishing gear collected and the resulted products produced from product recycling. The successful Tenderer will provide a plan for the collection of ALDFG and/or EOLFG to collect data from. Cefas also require the successful Tenderer to create a plan for the recycling, repurposing, or responsible disposal of any ALDFG and/or EOLFG collected. The successful Tenderer will provide a disposal plan for any waste produced during the recycling process. The successful Tenderer will be required to submit all data collected as part of this contract to Cefas, in an electronic format (such as excel spreadsheets), prior to the contract end date. The successful Tenderer will also be required to produce a final report, providing summary details relating to the data collected from the nets, additionally, the report should produce a breakdown of the percentage of nets recycled, repurposed, or disposed of following data collection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26342632-eea7-4bf2-bb1e-e195c6756a5a |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,707 |
| 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 | LANKA UPCYCLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26342632-eea7-4bf2-bb1e-e195c6756a5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26342632-eea7-4bf2-bb1e-e195c6756a5a
  15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa661dfd-c007-4d8a-8691-76b706e1fffe
  CEFAS23-131_Short_Form_Contractv3 - Complete_Redacted

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