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title: "CEFAS24-75 Contract for a small Vessel Charter for Whelk Surveys off the Norfolk Coast, UK"
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# CEFAS24-75 Contract for a small Vessel Charter for Whelk Surveys off the Norfolk Coast, UK

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44605bd6-5328-4317-ae06-812938857c44

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an award by Cefas for a small Vessel Charter for Whelk Surveys off the Norfolk Coast in the UK. The tender, titled CEFAS24-75, falls under the Ship chartering services category. The contract's value is £12,000, with a contract period starting on July 9, 2024, and ending on January 31, 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). Cefas based in Lowestoft, identified as the buyer, awarded the contract to RJ Garnett & Sons located in Kings Lynn. The award was finalised on June 25, 2024, with a contract start date of July 9, 2024.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for enterprises offering Vessel Chartering Services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited for this tender. Businesses interested in vessel chartering services within the East of England region can engage with Cefas to explore potential partnerships. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, indicating successful completion of the tender process. Key dates include a deadline for the tender period ending on June 24, 2024, and a contract end date of January 31, 2025. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to expand their operations and collaborate with the public sector.

## Notice

Award of contract for the supply of Vessel Chartering Services for Whelk surveys off the Norfolk Coast

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eecaf8b-3a1f-4595-b2c2-10dad2dbb179 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,500 |
| 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 | RJ GARNETT & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2024 at 07:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eecaf8b-3a1f-4595-b2c2-10dad2dbb179

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eecaf8b-3a1f-4595-b2c2-10dad2dbb179
  11th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78eb8c08-91f3-4565-8bf5-59515c23e8e7
  CEFAS24-75 - Cefas Small Vessel Charter Party - COMPLETE_Redacted

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