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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Hand deployable underwater video camera system"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Hand deployable underwater video camera system

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-695147c1-76dd-4061-87a9-0bd37790ad20

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## Summary

Cefas, a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre based in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process for a "Hand deployable underwater video camera system." This tender falls under the goods category (CPV code 38651000: Cameras) and was procured via an open method. The tender period closed on 28 February 2019, with a contract period spanning from 1 March to 2 March 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £17,275, is part of a seabed characterisation survey for the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technology and underwater equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this market particularly accessible, as Cefas has indicated that they may consider such operators for future projects. Companies with capabilities in high-definition video technology and geographical mapping solutions are especially well-suited to compete in this sector, which caters to both public and private entities involved in environmental research and coastal management.

## Notice

Cefas is a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre, employing over 500 staff, delivering solutions to meet the diverse needs of public and private sector businesses and organisations active in marine, coastal, estuarine and freshwater environments. Cefas is undertaking a seabed characterisation survey in the Leeward islands of the Caribbean and requires the purchase of a portable, hand deployable underwater video camera system for data collection. The features of interest can exhibit high complexity which requires high definition video quality and positional overlay for feature identification and distribution mapping. To find out more or to respond to this opportunity, please follow this link- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9ED43525CF 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/3a7a5473-d469-4c53-9442-41bd83c6597e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 2 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,275 |
| 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 | SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY & RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7a5473-d469-4c53-9442-41bd83c6597e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7a5473-d469-4c53-9442-41bd83c6597e
  10th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=405314431
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9ED43525CF

## Provenance

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