--- title: "CEFAS21-66 ITT Western Channel Sole and Plaice Survey 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ca5033a-e311-4c0c-9d28-e48ab02073e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ca5033a-e311-4c0c-9d28-e48ab02073e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ca5033a-e311-4c0c-9d28-e48ab02073e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ca5033a-e311-4c0c-9d28-e48ab02073e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-05-27" --- # CEFAS21-66 ITT Western Channel Sole and Plaice Survey 2021 Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ca5033a-e311-4c0c-9d28-e48ab02073e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ca5033a-e311-4c0c-9d28-e48ab02073e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ca5033a-e311-4c0c-9d28-e48ab02073e3.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking tenders for the "CEFAS21-66 ITT Western Channel Sole and Plaice Survey 2021." This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on fishing and survey vessels. The tender is currently at the open stage and is set to close on 14th June 2021, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st August 2021 and end on 31st October 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £65,000, and the delivery will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, enabling wider participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine services or fisheries research. Companies with experience in environmental surveys, data collection, or related fisheries services would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract. Participating in this procurement could facilitate not only the development of expertise in survey methodologies but also enhance business visibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts in similar domains. ## Notice The survey's main aim is to investigate trends in the distribution, abundance, and age composition of sole and plaice, and to provide some information on by-catch species. For sole and plaice, the indices of abundance from the survey are one of the datasets used in the ICES Division 7.e assessments, together with other survey and fishery data, which help estimate the stock trends over time. For further information: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/782411790179AD470A9D 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. 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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/c7bbdca7-2a2d-4011-bdf2-7b88cc676001 | | 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 | 27 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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 - 27 May 2021 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bbdca7-2a2d-4011-bdf2-7b88cc676001 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bbdca7-2a2d-4011-bdf2-7b88cc676001 27th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cefas.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/782411790179AD470A9D ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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