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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Thornback ray survivability in the Thames otter trawl"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Thornback ray survivability in the Thames otter trawl

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a50a24e-f406-4f5c-b859-a931c428ec52

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cefas, focuses on a tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Thornback ray survivability in the Thames otter trawl". This project, within the fishing industry category, is centred in Lowestoft, UK, and aims to estimate the survival rate of thornback ray caught in the Thames fishery. The tender was open until 26th July 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2017, lasting until 31st October 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a budget of £8,000 for the services required.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in fishing or marine research, particularly those with experience in handling thornback ray. Businesses that can provide an experienced skipper and an otter trawler for this scientific study will be well-suited to compete. Given that the contracting authority considers this contract suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs), it presents a valuable chance for these businesses to expand their portfolios and engage in environmentally responsible fishing practices.

## Notice

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER DETAILS BY REGISTERING AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4TB3S64WJ7 The primary objective of this project is to estimate survival rate of discarded juvenile and adult thornback ray (Raja clavata) caught in the Thames thornback ray otter trawl fishery. The information may be used to support an application for exemption from the Landing Obligation (LO) under the high survival provision. The information on thornback ray discard survival may be used to supplement management advice, in particular in constructing Discard Plans and evidencing applications for exemptions to the Landing Obligation (LO) for thornback ray under the high survival provision. The trials will take place between July 2017 and October 2017. The work will involve a maximum of 6 days of fishing under charter, possibly spread over several weeks, with a possible routine of a few day's fishing followed by several days monitoring the survival of thornback ray returned to an onshore tank system. The study will involve the capture and release of live thornback ray that have been tagged using data storage tags, as well as the retention and landing of live thornback ray in tanks for captive monitoring studies. The survey will require two scientist to be onboard the vessel while fishing. This tender is seeking an otter trawler, with a skipper experienced in fishing for thornback ray in the Thames study area. 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/ebc9cc2c-a323-42b6-be21-98b9cf36d96e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 | ROBERT MOLE (JESSICA M |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2017 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc9cc2c-a323-42b6-be21-98b9cf36d96e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc9cc2c-a323-42b6-be21-98b9cf36d96e
  27th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=270170997
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4TB3S64WJ7

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