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title: "CEFAS21-70 RFQ for vessel services to support a sampling study in Orkney"
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# CEFAS21-70 RFQ for vessel services to support a sampling study in Orkney

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4eb11ac6-8b00-4753-8558-788f92f8f8b4

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking tenders for the project titled "CEFAS21-70 RFQ for vessel services to support a sampling study in Orkney." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the marine survey and vessel hire sectors. The tender is currently in the active stage of the open procurement process, which is scheduled to close on 23 June 2021. The project involves hiring a vessel for a marine survey in Scapa Flow, Orkney, with an estimated value of £42,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2021 and conclude by 15 October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those offering vessel hire and marine survey capabilities. Companies with experience in conducting underwater surveys or those that own vessels suitable for such operations will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the open procurement process aims to foster competition and provide access to public contracts, potentially enhancing business growth and diversifying service offerings in the marine sector.

## Notice

Cefas require a suitable vessel to carry out a marine survey based around a wreck, north of Flotta in Scapa Flow, Orkney. The survey for which Cefas is seeking to secure a suitable vessel herein will consist of two independent parts (Part A and Part B), each comprising different aims, gear approaches and staff. Part A (duration 5 days, potentially 7 days; see 'Period of hire' section) comprises sampling the seabed sediments and water column and will involve three Cefas scientists working alongside the vessel's crew. Part B (duration 2 days) will be conducted by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) following the completion of Part A and will involve the deployment and operations of a Seaeye Falcon Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) which will be operated from the vessel and will be used around the wreck site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e3fd3f-cce8-4349-8f9d-2cf53d0a6f99 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e3fd3f-cce8-4349-8f9d-2cf53d0a6f99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e3fd3f-cce8-4349-8f9d-2cf53d0a6f99
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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