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title: "CEFAS21-80 RFW for Vessel services to support sampling studies (Tees)"
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# CEFAS21-80 RFW for Vessel services to support sampling studies (Tees)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ddee5aa-0b48-435e-9461-f7ddbf08791c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking a suitable vessel to support sampling studies within the Tees Bay, specifically through the tender titled "CEFAS21-80 RFW for Vessel services to support sampling studies (Tees)". This short-term engagement, classified under survey vessels and fishing-vessel services, has a contract value of £15,000 and is currently in the active tender stage. The tender period is set to close on 19th July 2021, with the contract projected to start on 1st August 2021 and run until 30th September 2021, all situated in the North East of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide marine vessel services, especially those equipped to conduct environmental studies. Businesses with capabilities in transporting personnel and deploying specialised equipment for sampling can compete effectively for this contract. Engaging in this project allows companies to enhance their visibility in the public procurement arena while contributing to important environmental research initiatives.

## Notice

Cefas require a suitable vessel to carry out a short study (1 day of operations) of the Tees (Outer) (also known as Tees Bay "C") dredge disposal site, capable of carrying two Cefas staff and deploying suitable equipment to support the survey requirements. Sediment samples of the seabed will be taken using the vessel supplied grab and a small sub-sample will be immediately frozen on the vessel. The remainder of the sediments will be processed on board for macrofauna (and placed in plastic containers for storage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe74a58-ebc0-4e0c-8e1a-492f5b0d2e53 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe74a58-ebc0-4e0c-8e1a-492f5b0d2e53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe74a58-ebc0-4e0c-8e1a-492f5b0d2e53
  9th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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