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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Expression of Interest (EOI) ABFT 2020 (UK EOI)"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Expression of Interest (EOI) ABFT 2020 (UK EOI)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82a6e9b7-7c16-49fc-8e85-e45d3c752325

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## Summary

The Cefas, based in Lowestoft, is currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the ABFT 2020 project, which aims to study the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna in British waters. This procurement is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 22nd May 2020. The project seeks vessels equipped for scientific tagging operations, with the contract period planned to commence on 1st August 2020 and conclude on 30th September 2020. The tender is classified under the 'Fishing, emergency and other special vessels' industry category and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marine services industry, particularly those specialising in vessel hire and fishing vessel services. Companies that possess suitable vessels and experience in supporting scientific operations will find this project an advantageous avenue for growth, facilitating collaboration with a renowned organisation like Cefas. Prospective bidders are encouraged to showcase their capabilities for vessel operations during the specified project period.

## Notice

Download full details at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X5JQGU95Y4 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY Cefas and the University of Exeter are collaborating on a scientific research project ('Thunnus UK') to provide a baseline understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus; ABFT) in waters of the British Isles (Falmouth Bay). An important element of the project is the capture and electronic tagging of ABFT. Cefas are now seeking Expressions of Interest (Stage 1) and additional supporting information from organisations, skippers and vessel owners willing to supply a vessel suitably equipped to carry the scientific tagging team and support tagging operations during 2020. Download full details at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X5JQGU95Y4 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/22abfe84-72ea-4b18-9380-9654a170ed3d |
| 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 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| 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

- 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

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22abfe84-72ea-4b18-9380-9654a170ed3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22abfe84-72ea-4b18-9380-9654a170ed3d
  7th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Expression-of-Interest-%28EOI%29-ABFT-2020-%28UK-EOI%29/X5JQGU95Y4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X5JQGU95Y4

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