--- title: "Cefas: FSP69 Demersal Trawl Gear" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c015f7c-8511-4e14-868a-83eb071c4795" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c015f7c-8511-4e14-868a-83eb071c4795" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c015f7c-8511-4e14-868a-83eb071c4795.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c015f7c-8511-4e14-868a-83eb071c4795.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-07-28" --- # Cefas: FSP69 Demersal Trawl Gear Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c015f7c-8511-4e14-868a-83eb071c4795 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c015f7c-8511-4e14-868a-83eb071c4795) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c015f7c-8511-4e14-868a-83eb071c4795.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Cefas: FSP69 Demersal Trawl Gear." This opportunity falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on fishing vessels and survey vessels. The procurement is currently at the tendering stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14th August 2020. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2020 and will run until 31st January 2021, with activities taking place primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is estimated at £10,000, being processed through an open procurement method below threshold. This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime services, particularly those with capabilities in operating demersal twin rigged otter trawl vessels. Companies that can provide a full charter, including management, crew, and fuel, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is geared towards fostering competition among a diverse range of suppliers, which can ultimately lead to valuable contracts and growth in the fisheries data collection sector. ## Notice FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49496 The proposal is to assess differences in catches between a 100mm cod end vs an 80mm cod end and 100mm cod end vs 100mm cod end with a 100mm square mesh panel in the Celtic Sea (7e) otter trawl fishery, and potentially explore the effect of other trawl modifications such as bridles and tickler chains. The trials will take place during September 2020 to January 2021. The expected work is likely to involve up to 12 days of data collection activity under charter. This tender is seeking a demersal twin rigged otter trawl vessel. The vessel will operate under full charter, including all management, crew, fuel, and other activities necessary to collect fisheries data FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49496 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81eaa34-0f11-47bf-9fc0-6a59a6d235ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34513100 - Fishing vessels - 34513550 - Survey vessels ## Release History - 28 Jul 2020 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81eaa34-0f11-47bf-9fc0-6a59a6d235ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81eaa34-0f11-47bf-9fc0-6a59a6d235ab 28th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49496 Further details: - http://www.cefas.co.uk Find out more about Cefas at: ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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