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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ Sediment Coring Study"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ Sediment Coring Study

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59dc5dab-948d-4df1-873c-f968f1d41304

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cefas RFQ Sediment Coring Study" was conducted by Cefas, a UK-based research organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of research vessel services and took place in Lowestoft. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender was completed on 22nd October 2019. The contract, valued at £38,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2019 and will end on 2nd November 2019. Interested suppliers were invited to submit their proposals by the deadline of 22nd October 2019.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth in the maritime and research sectors, especially for businesses specialising in vessel services, equipment deployment, and seabed sampling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing research vessels or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, as the contracting authority has expressed a preference for economic operators of this scale. Companies positioned to meet specific vessel criteria can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with Cefas.

## Notice

Vessel specification: The vessel must be capable of supporting the deployment of equipment and retrieval of a full sample, together weighing approx. 900kg, the wire load required will be between 1.5 and 3 tonnes, with sufficient height to recover gear in triggered position. The vessel is required to hold a provided position (station) to enable safe deployment and recovery of the seabed sampling equipment with an accuracy of 10m. To achieve this, the vessel must have a draught less than 3m. DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER PACKAGE AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FD47PM9BN6 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/5c37f902-333e-4c7a-9200-c2d500453654 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 2 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEASK MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels
- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 34513750 - Light vessels
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
- 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2019 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c37f902-333e-4c7a-9200-c2d500453654

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c37f902-333e-4c7a-9200-c2d500453654
  23rd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=441211428
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FD47PM9BN6

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