--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: ITT supply of suitable vessel(s) to support the proposal FSP63 Inshore longline fisheries survey in the southern North Sea" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77054c1c-552e-4a88-8c0d-d0c503d53a9a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77054c1c-552e-4a88-8c0d-d0c503d53a9a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77054c1c-552e-4a88-8c0d-d0c503d53a9a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77054c1c-552e-4a88-8c0d-d0c503d53a9a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2019-06-07" --- # GB-Lowestoft: ITT supply of suitable vessel(s) to support the proposal FSP63 Inshore longline fisheries survey in the southern North Sea Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77054c1c-552e-4a88-8c0d-d0c503d53a9a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77054c1c-552e-4a88-8c0d-d0c503d53a9a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77054c1c-552e-4a88-8c0d-d0c503d53a9a.json) ## Summary The Cefas is currently conducting an open tender for the supply of suitable vessel(s) to support the FSP63 Inshore longline fisheries survey in the southern North Sea. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on survey vessels and is based in Lowestoft, East of England, UK. The tender was published on 7th June 2019, and the submission deadline is set for 5th July 2019. The estimated contract value ranges from £10,000 to £25,000, and the contract period is from 8th July 2019 to 28th February 2020, with all submissions to be evaluated based on specific criteria set out in the procurement documents. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vessel supply and marine services. With Cefas prioritising the collaboration between fishermen and scientists, businesses that provide innovative and environmentally friendly fishing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could allow these businesses to expand their market presence and contribute to sustainable fishing practices while establishing valuable partnerships within the fisheries science community. ## Notice A Fishery Science Partnership (FSP) involving the fishing industry, Defra and Cefas scientists was established in 2003. Defra has confirmed the continued funding of the Fisheries Science Partnership programme for a further year in 2019/20. The objectives of the program are: *To build relationships between UK fishermen and scientists and to involve fishermen in the co-commissioning of science. To achieve these objectives, the programme will: (a) provide data obtained from commercial fishing catches on key stocks to supplement data sources traditionally used in ICES assessments; (b) investigate concerns raised by fishermen on scientific assessments or on stocks not currently assessed; (c) investigate innovative scientific methods and or more selective / environmentally friendly fishing methods; and, (d) support the work of Regional Advisory Councils. To find out more or to respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S95R3528PM 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/dee95c73-d6fc-4d02-9177-11acdf38fbe8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jul 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34513550 - Survey vessels ## Release History - 7 Jun 2019 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee95c73-d6fc-4d02-9177-11acdf38fbe8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee95c73-d6fc-4d02-9177-11acdf38fbe8 7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-ITT-supply-of-suitable-vessel%28s%29-to-support-the-proposal-FSP63-Inshore-longline-fisheries-survey-in-the-southern-North-Sea/S95R3528PM Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S95R3528PM ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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