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title: "CEFAS22-59 RFQ for the provision vessel services to support a sediment sampling study (Northeast England)"
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# CEFAS22-59 RFQ for the provision vessel services to support a sediment sampling study (Northeast England)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-741ec17b-152e-4858-8c5a-cea61a0e95d3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS22-59 RFQ for the provision of vessel services to support a sediment sampling study" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in Northeast England, specifically aimed at deploying a survey vessel for sediment sampling at dredged material disposal sites. The procurement method is a competitive quotation, which is a limited process, with the tender period ending on 14th July 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2022 and conclude by 30th September 2022, with a total estimated value of £12,000 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the marine services sector, particularly those specialising in survey vessels and environmental monitoring services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide suitable vessels, along with the necessary equipment and crew, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could help enhance their capabilities and contribute to their growth in public procurement and environmental service sectors.

## Notice

Background to Requirement: Annual monitoring of a subset of dredged material disposal sites around the coast of England is conducted by Cefas for the licensing authority, the Marine Management Organisation. Following a prioritisation process in early 2022, the North Tyne and Souter Point sites have been selected for assessment during the summer of 2022. Due to their close proximity to each other, the two sites are to be sampled and treated as one survey. Requirement: Cefas require a suitable vessel to carry out a short study (2 days of operations) of the North Tyne and Souter Point dredge disposal sites, 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 (a Day grab) and/or Cefas' Shipek grab and a small sub-sample will be immediately frozen on the vessel. There will be a requirement to wipe the grab bucket and sampling utensils with pentane (supplied by Cefas) between stations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb545c8f-b49f-419f-9527-5948d7d8bc61 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb545c8f-b49f-419f-9527-5948d7d8bc61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb545c8f-b49f-419f-9527-5948d7d8bc61
  30th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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