--- title: "CEFAS20-24 RFQ for Two Mini remote operated vehicles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68907eec-c5c9-4279-89a4-042af6adc715" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68907eec-c5c9-4279-89a4-042af6adc715" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68907eec-c5c9-4279-89a4-042af6adc715.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68907eec-c5c9-4279-89a4-042af6adc715.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-11-25" --- # CEFAS20-24 RFQ for Two Mini remote operated vehicles Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68907eec-c5c9-4279-89a4-042af6adc715 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68907eec-c5c9-4279-89a4-042af6adc715) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68907eec-c5c9-4279-89a4-042af6adc715.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, representing Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), seeking bids for the 'CEFAS20-24 RFQ for Two Mini Remote Operated Vehicles'. This initiative falls under the goods category and targets the industry of unmanned underwater vehicles. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th December 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st January 2021 and conclude by 1st February 2021, with a total estimated value of £14,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of marine technology, robotics, and equipment manufacturing, especially for smaller enterprises and SMEs that specialise in underwater vehicles or camera systems. Companies that can provide advanced mini remotely operated vehicles, capable of collecting high-definition footage in shallow water, are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could foster growth and expand market reach within the public sector, particularly for those with experience in environmentally focused projects. ## Notice Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) the 'Authority', is an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across the public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regard to marine and closely related environments. Requirement: 1. 2 x Mini remotely operated vehicles are required for the collection of HD videos for the monitoring of shallow water (less than 100m) habitats and species. The system should include cable, cable management system, and interface for the viewing of live footage and controlling of the ROV in real-time. Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66a976f-9177-4348-9b53-f08bd9a2f234 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 25 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 1 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles - 38651000 - Cameras - 38651600 - Digital cameras ## Release History - 25 Nov 2020 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66a976f-9177-4348-9b53-f08bd9a2f234 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66a976f-9177-4348-9b53-f08bd9a2f234 25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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