--- title: "CEFAS24-70 ITT for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b04ad4e-2205-43ea-ba9b-19faf4de010b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b04ad4e-2205-43ea-ba9b-19faf4de010b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b04ad4e-2205-43ea-ba9b-19faf4de010b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b04ad4e-2205-43ea-ba9b-19faf4de010b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-09-19" --- # CEFAS24-70 ITT for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video) Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b04ad4e-2205-43ea-ba9b-19faf4de010b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b04ad4e-2205-43ea-ba9b-19faf4de010b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b04ad4e-2205-43ea-ba9b-19faf4de010b.json) ## Summary Cefas, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), is seeking bids for the "CEFAS24-70 ITT for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)" project. This procurement process falls under the "Analysis services" category, with a budget range of £100,000 to £200,000 GBP. The project entails analysing seabed imagery collected in the English Channel from the Wight-Barfleur Reef Special Area of Conservation and Offshore Brighton Marine Conservation Zone. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, following an open procedure with a tender deadline of 27th September 2024. The contract is expected to start on 28th October 2024 and end on 31st March 2025. This tender offers a significant opportunity for companies specialising in marine analysis services to support the monitoring of marine protected areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project involves detailed image and video analysis of underwater environments, suitable for businesses with expertise in marine biology, remote sensing, and environmental data processing. The comprehensive work scope and potential for further collaboration with DEFRA and Cefas make it a valuable opportunity for business growth in the environmental and marine sectors. ## Notice The Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring programme is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and through this programme, Cefas co-ordinates some of the evidence collection for the monitoring of MPAs in English waters. Cefas wish to commission a contract for the analysis of imagery collected from two sites in the English Channel in 2023 and 2024. These surveys covered Wight-Barfleur Reef Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Offshore Brighton Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) respectively, which both contain similar seabed conditions and sediment types. The supplier is required to undertake the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and videos) collected on the CEND1723 survey by drop frame camera (DC) at WBRF SAC, as well as DC video data collected on the CEND0524 survey at OBRG MCZ: * 54 stations were sampled at WBRF SAC using a triplicate transect approach, acquiring 4449 images of sufficient quality for analysis and 18 hours 39 minutes of video. * Six stations were sampled with drop camera in a single transect for ground truthing purposes at OBRG MCZ, with one station being sampled in triplicate, totalling nine videos. Overall 3 hours and 3 minutes of video were acquired. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-70 under opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a098919-c320-45f2-a7df-0cb1e1d13e0b | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services ## Release History - 19 Sep 2024 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a098919-c320-45f2-a7df-0cb1e1d13e0b - 27 Aug 2024 at 08:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a466c915-ed07-4b3d-b534-eacb539459f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a098919-c320-45f2-a7df-0cb1e1d13e0b 19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a466c915-ed07-4b3d-b534-eacb539459f1 27th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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