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title: "CEFAS21-109: Provision of R&D for a cetacean bycatch electronic monitoring solution"
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# CEFAS21-109: Provision of R&D for a cetacean bycatch electronic monitoring solution

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44b1580c-022d-498c-bd88-86b7e4ac7678

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which sought proposals for the project titled "CEFAS21-109: Provision of R&D for a cetacean bycatch electronic monitoring solution." This initiative focuses on research and experimental development services aimed at enhancing monitoring for cetacean bycatch within gillnet fisheries across the South-west of the UK. The contract, valued at £340,000, was awarded to Arribada Initiative on 9th December 2021, following a direct procurement method utilising a single tender action. The project requires the development and deployment of the Insight360 electronic monitoring system, with the contract duration extending until 31st December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in electronic monitoring and artificial intelligence technologies for marine environments. Companies capable of delivering scalable solutions on commercial fishing vessels will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with such opportunities, given that the contract's suitability is tailored to their capabilities, fostering innovation and growth within the industry.

## Notice

Cefas is developing a fisher-led approach to better monitor cetacean bycatch, with a primary focus on gillnet fisheries in the South-west of the UK. As part of this initiative, Cefas is pursuing the development of an affordable, scalable and flexible cetacean bycatch electronic monitoring (EM) solution. By using on-deck voice recognition technology and advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI), our ambition is to advance current EM solutions to the next level. The requirement is to develop and produce the Insight360 EM system (including hardware, software & machine learning), deploy aboard participating commercial fishing vessels and to undertake sea trials of the Insight360 EM system, involving up to 10 vessels from fishing ports in the South-west of the UK, with modifications made to sequentially improve the system. A full report and evaluation on the performance and accuracy from sea-trials of the Insight360 EM system is also required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c820b5-8ab9-40a0-ad68-8afe3352815e |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,000 |
| 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 | ARRIBADA INITIATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c820b5-8ab9-40a0-ad68-8afe3352815e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c820b5-8ab9-40a0-ad68-8afe3352815e
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69718ea9-fd99-40c2-bd1d-aad23a85cd5f
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