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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Buoy recovery services"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Buoy recovery services

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4db726a4-8d49-475c-a095-3b5986971203

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## Summary

The Cefas Buoy Recovery Services tender, initiated by Cefas, a UK-based organisation located in Lowestoft, is currently open. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically related to survey vessels. The tender period is set to end on 15th February 2018, with a contract period commencing from 1st March 2018 to 31st August 2020. The total contract value is £25,000, with a minimum value of £10,000, and is being conducted through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in marine services, particularly those with capability in providing survey, rescue, or fishing vessels. Businesses with experience in oceanographic observational services and buoy deployment could particularly benefit from this contract. Engaging in this procurement could assist these enterprises in expanding their operational portfolio and securing sustainable work in the growing offshore wind industry.

## Notice

On behalf of our 'Customer's, Norfolk Vanguard Ltd and Norfolk Boreas Ltd, Cefas is currently undertaking specialist oceanographic observational services to obtain wave, current and sediment data to support the development, consenting and design of the proposed Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm and Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm. As part of this project, Cefas requires a range of vessel options to enable recovery and re-deployment of a Cefas-owned Datawell Waverider buoy. DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER PACK AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/37V7B748VR 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/e8e0a0a0-7739-4069-bbad-e197242ec235 |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 34513700 - Rescue vessels
- 34513750 - Light vessels

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e0a0a0-7739-4069-bbad-e197242ec235

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e0a0a0-7739-4069-bbad-e197242ec235
  25th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-Buoy-recovery-services/37V7B748VR
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/37V7B748VR

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