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title: "GB-Lowestoft: DA- Vessel charter for ray tagging survey"
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# GB-Lowestoft: DA- Vessel charter for ray tagging survey

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-602215b0-4c8d-4511-a8dd-a558255b8340

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Cefas, involved a tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: DA- Vessel charter for ray tagging survey". This project falls under the industry category of survey vessels, specifically within the East of England, UK. The tender aimed at chartering a vessel for 12 days to collect critical data on rays and has a total contract value of £16,000. Although the contract period commenced on 1st April 2019 and concluded on 31st March 2021, the award was published on 9th December 2020, marking the end of the tender stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for marine service providers and companies specialising in vessel charters, particularly those with experience in scientific research engagements. Businesses that can provide fishing vessels or survey vessels capable of contributing to marine surveys would be well positioned to compete for similar contracts. This is especially relevant for SMEs in the marine services sector seeking to expand their market reach and engage in collaborative scientific projects.

## Notice

Vessel charter hire for 12 days to participate in tagging rays and obtaining vital data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925f31b1-54ac-4bfc-8405-e1ca338aadcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | DORSET FRESH FISH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925f31b1-54ac-4bfc-8405-e1ca338aadcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925f31b1-54ac-4bfc-8405-e1ca338aadcd
  9th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=552335529
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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