--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Seafood Innovation Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47bb2c58-7160-4d8f-bd83-e11f7bb9664b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47bb2c58-7160-4d8f-bd83-e11f7bb9664b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47bb2c58-7160-4d8f-bd83-e11f7bb9664b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47bb2c58-7160-4d8f-bd83-e11f7bb9664b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2019-07-19" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Seafood Innovation Fund Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47bb2c58-7160-4d8f-bd83-e11f7bb9664b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47bb2c58-7160-4d8f-bd83-e11f7bb9664b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47bb2c58-7160-4d8f-bd83-e11f7bb9664b.json) ## Summary The Cefas Seafood Innovation Fund tender, administered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), is currently in the tendering stage and is focused on promoting sustainable fisheries and seafood production in the UK and beyond. This open procurement process invites innovative proposals for research and experimental development services, with the submission deadline set for 12th September 2019 at 12:00 noon. The total value of the tender is £5,000,000, with options for feasibility studies or larger R&D projects, making it suitable for SMEs and other economic operators engaged in relevant sectors. The contract period is expected to commence on 3rd December 2019 and conclude by 31st May 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow within the fisheries and aquaculture industries. Companies specialising in research and development, particularly those focused on innovative technologies that promote sustainability, would be well-aligned to compete for this funding. The programme encourages the creation of new markets by supporting projects that enhance the productivity and innovation capacities of fisheries, thus offering a platform for SMEs, research institutions, and consultancy services to expand their operations and contribute to economic growth through sustainable practices. ## Notice The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is an Executive Agency of Defra. Cefas are administering the Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) on behalf of Defra. Cefas will run several SBRI calls throughout the 3-year programme (ending March 2022). The programme aims to foster, encourage and financially support innovative technologies and methods to support more sustainable and productive fisheries and seafood production. Through stimulating the development of new transformative technological innovation, it will contribute to both the government's ambition for UK world-class sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and, more broadly, contribute to economic growth by improving the productivity of the sector and helping create new markets and products from innovative and sustainable fisheries both in the UK and overseas. This funding programme is focussed on the development of tangible, meaningful and long-lasting benefits to overcome the many challenges facing the fishing and aquaculture industries. This SBRI call opens on Friday 19th July and closes on Thursday 12th September (12:00 noon). There are two options for applicants: either smaller feasibility studies, or larger full R&D projects. Feasibility studies are designed to test new ideas (proof of concept) and can be up to a maximum PS50k/3 months in duration. Full R&D projects are for more developed ideas that can be delivered in up to a maximum of PS250k/18 months. Feasibility studies will be expected to apply for full R&D funding if a successful outcome is delivered at the end of the feasibility stage FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YJ3GBZ9PEM 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/049a27c2-b85c-407b-a32d-059b01f40968 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Dec 2019 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2019 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049a27c2-b85c-407b-a32d-059b01f40968 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049a27c2-b85c-407b-a32d-059b01f40968 19th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-Seafood-Innovation-Fund/YJ3GBZ9PEM Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YJ3GBZ9PEM ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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