--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Undulate ray survivability in the Lyme Bay otter trawl fishery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5180242a-046c-4916-be2b-80f294c71dcc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5180242a-046c-4916-be2b-80f294c71dcc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5180242a-046c-4916-be2b-80f294c71dcc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5180242a-046c-4916-be2b-80f294c71dcc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2017-07-12" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Undulate ray survivability in the Lyme Bay otter trawl fishery Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5180242a-046c-4916-be2b-80f294c71dcc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5180242a-046c-4916-be2b-80f294c71dcc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5180242a-046c-4916-be2b-80f294c71dcc.json) ## Summary The Cefas agency, located in Lowestoft, is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Cefas Undulate ray survivability in the Lyme Bay otter trawl fishery." This procurement falls under the services industry, focusing on estimating the survival rate of discarded undulate rays (Raja undulata) within the Lyme Bay fishery. The tender period is set to end on 18 July 2017, with the project scheduled to begin on 24 July 2017 and concluding by 31 October 2017. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a projected contract value between £10,000 and £25,000, making it suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in fishing services, particularly those with experience in otter trawling and knowledge of the Lyme Bay area. Companies that possess specialized vessels and qualified skippers can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence. The focus on sustainability and compliance with fishing regulations further encourages SMEs to participate and contribute to more responsible fishing practices, potentially leading to additional projects in conservation and fisheries management. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 July 2017 for the following reason: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY 21ST JULY 2017 - this replaces any previously advertised closing dates, see RFQ document for full detailsPLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FULL DETAILS BY REGISTERING AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z25AAZ8YW6 The primary objective of this project is to estimate survival rate of discarded juvenile and adult undulate ray (Raja undulata) caught in the Lyme Bay undulate ray otter trawl fishery. The information may be used to support an application for exemption from the Landing Obligation (LO) under the high survival provision. The information on undulate ray discard survival may be used to supplement management advice, in particular in constructing Discard Plans and evidencing applications for exemptions to the Landing Obligation (LO) for undulate ray under the high survival provision. The trials will take place between July 2017 and October 2017. The work will involve a maximum of 6 days of fishing under charter, possibly spread over several weeks, with a possible routine of a few day's fishing followed by several days monitoring the survival of undulate ray returned to an onshore tank system. The study will involve the capture and release of live undulate ray that have been tagged using data storage tags, as well as the retention and landing of live undulate ray in tanks for captive monitoring studies. The survey will require two scientists to be onboard the vessel while fishing. This tender is seeking an otter trawler, with a skipper experienced in fishing for undulate ray in the Lyme Bay study area. 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/26243668-64ec-49a9-aca0-2addf91d3034 | | 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 | 12 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 | | 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 ## Release History - 12 Jul 2017 at 10:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26243668-64ec-49a9-aca0-2addf91d3034 - 12 Jul 2017 at 09:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26243668-64ec-49a9-aca0-2addf91d3034 - 30 Jun 2017 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26243668-64ec-49a9-aca0-2addf91d3034 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26243668-64ec-49a9-aca0-2addf91d3034 12th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-Undulate-ray-survivability-in-the-Lyme-Bay-otter-trawl-fishery/Z25AAZ8YW6 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z25AAZ8YW6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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