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title: "Cefas: RFQ vessel charter services in the Tyne Estuary"
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# Cefas: RFQ vessel charter services in the Tyne Estuary

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-543c8802-2f00-4bf9-8fae-3d791a01f124

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Cefas: RFQ vessel charter services in the Tyne Estuary." This tender falls under the environmental services industry category and is centred in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, this opportunity was published on 9 March 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 March 2020. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, specifically for services valued at £30,000.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the marine and environmental service sectors, particularly those with capabilities in fishing vessel operations. Types of businesses that would be well-suited to compete include registered commercial fishing companies with vessels under 15 metres, equipped to engage in tag and release practices. Engaging with this project could not only enhance business visibility but also contribute to research that supports sustainable fisheries and environmental conservation in the River Tyne.

## Notice

Cefas have been awarded a research project which aims to examine the spatial and temporal behaviour of adult salmon and sea trout in the estuary of the River Tyne, north-east England to determine their survival and the potential impact of environmental and anthropogenic factors on populations. Working with Cefas there is a requirement for 50 adult salmon and 25 adult sea trout to be caught (for tag and release) in the lower River Tyne estuary. This tender is seeking a registered commercial salmon vessel and crew to undertake tag and release work in the Tyne Estuary. The vessel should be under 15m in length, operating 100mm mesh T-nets in order to retain the fish in good condition for acoustic tagging.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e03d1c-d86d-4e36-83ca-95fb607e5efd |
| 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 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e03d1c-d86d-4e36-83ca-95fb607e5efd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e03d1c-d86d-4e36-83ca-95fb607e5efd
  9th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

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