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title: "Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)"
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# Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67cf2ebe-ebb3-4f8b-8576-b6988da4a39b

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## Summary

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently awarded a contract under the UK Seafood Fund for the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) Part B Round 4. This project aims to foster collaborations between industry and research organisations to enhance knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture, promoting sustainable fisheries management. The contract value is £294,677.82, with a contract period running from 1st June 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly in the services sector, to engage in collaborative research projects focused on the fisheries industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for participation, given the emphasis on strengthening industry-research partnerships. The procurement method used was an open procedure, showcasing a transparent and competitive process for interested parties.

## Notice

The purpose of the FISP Scheme is to support industry and research collaborations to prepare full research proposals into Part B procurement tenders. Part B contracts were given to consortiums of industry and research organisations to collect data that improves the knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management. This scheme will promote and strengthen collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations to collect data that meets the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757a4522-77e8-41e4-ade0-5a77ccdb8c8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £294,677 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £294,677 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15250000 - Seafood

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757a4522-77e8-41e4-ade0-5a77ccdb8c8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757a4522-77e8-41e4-ade0-5a77ccdb8c8a
  8th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ac560e8-bd2a-49b2-af55-756491c4a1e8
  Redacted contract ref C17344 University of Aberdeen

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