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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas FSP59 Small Scale Pelagic Trawl Trial"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas FSP59 Small Scale Pelagic Trawl Trial

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80313ded-2832-45cc-bcc7-8bf6042d06b7

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Cefas, focusing on the "Cefas FSP59 Small Scale Pelagic Trawl Trial" tender. This project, which falls within the fishing and research vessel services industry, is located in Lowestoft, UK. It is currently in the tender stage and is using an open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 15th June 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2018 and run until 30th September 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to review the specific criteria for selection, noting that the contracting authority anticipates that this opportunity may be well-suited for small or medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fishing-vessel services, research vessel operations, and related fields. Companies that specialise in providing survey vessels or fishing vessels and those that can meet the methodological demands specified by Cefas could find this a beneficial avenue for growth. Engaging with this tender allows competitive SMEs to partner with governmental authorities and contribute to sustainable practices within the fishing industry while expanding their operational portfolios.

## Notice

A Fishery Science Partnership (FSP) involving the fishing industry, Defra and Cefas scientists was established in 2003. The primary objective of this project will be to develop a fishing method that reduces unwanted catches of restricted quota species, specifically haddock, while maintaining and increasing catches of other commercial species, in the SW otter trawl fishery. For further details, please visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YS7B8N25PH 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/9833a383-ba3c-4474-830e-fbed981eeba1 |
| 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 | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 34520000 - Boats
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
- 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew
- 60653000 - Hire of boats with crew
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9833a383-ba3c-4474-830e-fbed981eeba1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9833a383-ba3c-4474-830e-fbed981eeba1
  16th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-FSP59-Small-Scale-Pelagic-Trawl-Trial/YS7B8N25PH
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YS7B8N25PH

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