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title: "CEFAS22-139 Services for emergency vessel charter to retrieve and deploy Smartbuoys and Noise Landers"
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# CEFAS22-139 Services for emergency vessel charter to retrieve and deploy Smartbuoys and Noise Landers

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d848f7d-12aa-4e74-8136-d01550c8cad9

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal recently awarded a contract to Trinity House for the provision of survey vessel services in the East of England. The contract, titled "CEFAS22-139 Services for emergency vessel charter to retrieve and deploy Smartbuoys and Noise Landers," was awarded through a direct procurement method with a value of £21,161.2. The contract period started on October 21, 2022, and ended on October 31, 2022. This opportunity was suitable for SMEs and aimed to ensure the uninterrupted flow of data collection at specific marine locations.

The awarded contract presents business growth opportunities for companies in the survey vessels industry looking to provide specialized services in the East of England region. Businesses with expertise in vessel charter, deployment of scientific equipment, and adherence to strict health and safety requirements are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. This contract showcases the Defra Network eTendering Portal's commitment to sourcing essential services efficiently and effectively through direct procurement methods.

## Notice

The Supplier was required for a retrieval and deployment of Cefas Smartbuoys and noise landers at the Warp and West Gabbard location, which are essential to ensure a continued flow of data collection without interruption to the project. The Supplier was awarded directly as the only vessel in the area at the required time, with the required capabilities, and health and safety certifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8507925-1178-4f1b-871a-a64b1f89cddf |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,161 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,161 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | TRINITY HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8507925-1178-4f1b-871a-a64b1f89cddf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8507925-1178-4f1b-871a-a64b1f89cddf
  3rd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29d897da-a4d7-4c46-8e30-480c35521d7b
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