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title: "Purchase of ROV for Phase 2 work on Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds"
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# Purchase of ROV for Phase 2 work on Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5811795a-b19b-4ef3-8850-4a5ffc013d8d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal involves the purchase of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for Phase 2 work on Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds. This contract, classified under the CPV code for digital remote-control units, has a total value of £14,000 and follows a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2020 and concluded on 1st June 2021. As of 11th January 2021, Planet Ocean Ltd has been awarded the contract, with all activities relating to this tender now marked as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine technology and environmental surveying, particularly those with capabilities in providing advanced remote-control systems. Companies specialising in underwater robotics or those experienced in environmental monitoring and fisheries management would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, potentially benefiting from partnerships in initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental conservation practices.

## Notice

Purchase of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is to continue on Cromer MCZ work in partnership with others to enable us to survey impacts of potting on subtidal chalk. This will help us provide more informed and proportionate advice to Eastern Inshore an Conservation Authority (EIFCA) on fisheries management and may influence our advice on potting in sensitive chalk habitats in other areas of the country. The ROV is to replace divers and increase coverage of the area surveyed last year so that we can better understand extent and levels of impact in the site and work with industry and partners on how to mitigate them. Additional information: No specific contractual terms and conditions were used, instead an end user agreement was entered into between Natural England and the Supplier and Purchase Order raised linked to standard Terms and Conditions held on Natural England's Website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england/about/procurement). For further information please contact network.procurement@defra.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373365d8-1f51-401b-9502-746d26c1fa2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANET OCEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42967100 - Digital remote-control unit

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 10:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373365d8-1f51-401b-9502-746d26c1fa2b
- 7 Jul 2021 at 06:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373365d8-1f51-401b-9502-746d26c1fa2b
- 11 Jan 2021 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373365d8-1f51-401b-9502-746d26c1fa2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373365d8-1f51-401b-9502-746d26c1fa2b
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc307821-2242-445b-b7aa-39caaeb12aec
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england/about/procurement

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