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title: "GB-Lowestoft: 24hrGeophysical surveyors; Edgetech 2000 Sub-bottom sonar"
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# GB-Lowestoft: 24hrGeophysical surveyors; Edgetech 2000 Sub-bottom sonar

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-459a0243-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cefas, a governmental authority based in Lowestoft, UK. They are seeking suppliers for a project titled "GB-Lowestoft: 24hr Geophysical surveyors; Edgetech 2000 Sub-bottom sonar" within the marine survey services industry. This is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 4th October 2016, with the tender period concluding on 16th October 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 29th October 2016 and will run until 9th November 2016. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £25,000 and a minimum requirement of £10,000. Suppliers are to deliver the services in the East of England region.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in deploying advanced geophysical survey technologies. Companies with capabilities in hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the successful tenderer will be responsible for delivering processed data suitable for interpretation by Cefas scientists, thereby offering substantial value and potential for future collaborations in marine surveying initiatives.

## Notice

PLEASE REGISTER AS A SUPPLIER ON THE DELTA E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEM TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL RFQ DETAILS Cefas is looking to hire technical personnel capable of deploying, maintaining and providing processed data for interpretation using the Edgetech 2000 2-15kHz 'chirper' system mounted on an instrument cage, deployed through a 'moon pool' mid-ships. This requirement is to deliver a final data product and provide a product in a format that allows a Cefas on board scientist to interpret the sub-bottom profile and derive further additional run lines and / or sampling locations for seabed imagery survey whilst on board. It is important that the product allows the placement of camera stations, preferably along a specified orientation, coincident with features of exposed rock / hard substrate. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2784df-c428-4781-9553-e9480488469f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2016 - 9 Nov 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2784df-c428-4781-9553-e9480488469f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2784df-c428-4781-9553-e9480488469f
  4th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-24hrGeophysical-surveyors%3B-Edgetech-2000-Sub-bottom-sonar/7XPAX276W6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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