--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for the provision of vessel services to support a tagging study of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT) in UK waters 2019 'Wales'" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8208849d-e534-4000-9e3d-6ebac33cc05a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8208849d-e534-4000-9e3d-6ebac33cc05a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8208849d-e534-4000-9e3d-6ebac33cc05a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8208849d-e534-4000-9e3d-6ebac33cc05a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2019-06-07" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for the provision of vessel services to support a tagging study of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT) in UK waters 2019 'Wales' Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8208849d-e534-4000-9e3d-6ebac33cc05a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8208849d-e534-4000-9e3d-6ebac33cc05a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8208849d-e534-4000-9e3d-6ebac33cc05a.json) ## Summary Cefas is initiating a tender process for the project titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for the provision of vessel services to support a tagging study of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT) in UK waters 2019 'Wales'." This procurement, classified under research vessel services, is aimed at enhancing understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna in UK waters. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st June 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2019 and run until 30th November 2019, with the opportunity open to suppliers across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly those specialising in marine services, vessel hire, or research support. Businesses that can provide suitable vessels equipped for tagging studies, such as fishing vessels and survey vessels, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could not only foster business growth but also contribute towards impactful research in marine ecology supported by Cefas and the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra). ## Notice Cefas and the University of Exeter are collaborating on a research project to provide a baseline understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus; ABFT) in waters of the British Isles. The project is supported by the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). We will be continuing a tagging programme based in the SW of the UK which began in 2018 and which extends into 2019. We will be deploying state of the art electronic tags on ABFT to study their seasonal migrations and behaviour. To achieve our target of tagging ABFT in 2019, we are now seeking expressions of interest to supply a vessel(s) for the project. FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILIABLE AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JTA393K7V3 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/efbcd825-7ac5-4852-b3a9-705be4669925 | | 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 | 21 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels - 34513100 - Fishing vessels - 34513550 - Survey vessels - 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew - 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew - 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services - 63726800 - Research vessel services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2019 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efbcd825-7ac5-4852-b3a9-705be4669925 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efbcd825-7ac5-4852-b3a9-705be4669925 7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-RFQ-for-the-provision-of-vessel-services-to-support-a-tagging-study-of-Atlantic-Bluefin-Tuna-%28ABFT%29-in-UK-waters-2019-%27Wales%27/JTA393K7V3 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JTA393K7V3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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