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title: "CEFAS23-102 Contract for Inshore Otter / Beam Vessel Charter - Cuttlefish"
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# CEFAS23-102 Contract for Inshore Otter / Beam Vessel Charter - Cuttlefish

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b616e53-e395-4913-929f-7999d1815eac

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## Summary

The contracting process for the procurement of an inshore fishing vessel equipped with Beam or Otter trawl for fishing juvenile cuttlefish in the South West of England was completed. The buying organisation, Cefas, based in Lowestoft, invited tenders through a direct procurement method under the services category. The tender deadline was August 31, 2023, with a contract period starting on September 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024.

This tender offers an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fishing industry to provide their services. Businesses involved in fishing vessel operations in the South West region of the UK, particularly in Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was granted to Emily J Fishing, showcasing how specialised suppliers can successfully secure contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Cefas are seeking to procure an inshore fishing vessel equipped with Beam or Otter trawl that can be fitted with a fine mesh liner for fishing juvenile (3-7cm) cuttlefish in the South West of England (Cornwall, Devon and/or Dorset).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2150ca1-aa8c-4cdc-9981-ad66521ad166 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,950 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMILY J FISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2150ca1-aa8c-4cdc-9981-ad66521ad166
- 11 Sep 2023 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0e3729-04d4-4410-8271-265de184bdc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2150ca1-aa8c-4cdc-9981-ad66521ad166
  18th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0e3729-04d4-4410-8271-265de184bdc5
  11th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a279d9d7-0f0c-439c-ac8c-bcaee8852ba8
  CEFAS23-102 Cefas Small Vessel Charter Party - complete_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2dfd247c-ff1e-48f6-8742-2a2c239de116
  CEFAS23-102 Cefas Small Vessel Charter Party - complete_Redacted

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