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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Hand deployable underwater video camera system"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Hand deployable underwater video camera system

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-835ca60d-7666-49c8-abfb-539b8173df7a

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## Summary

Cefas, a UK-based multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre, is currently conducting an open tender for the acquisition of a hand deployable underwater video camera system, essential for a seabed characterisation survey in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 22 February 2019. The expected contract value ranges from £10,000 to £25,000, with delivery required in the East of England. The contract is set to commence on 1 March 2019 and conclude on 2 March 2019.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maritime equipment and technology to expand their operations. Businesses that manufacture or supply advanced camera systems, particularly those with capabilities for high-definition video quality and positional overlay, will find a perfect match for their offerings. Responding to this opportunity could lead to fruitful partnerships and a greater foothold in the marine and environmental consultancy sector.

## Notice

Cefas is a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre, employing over 500 staff, delivering solutions to meet the diverse needs of public and private sector businesses and organisations active in marine, coastal, estuarine and freshwater environments. Cefas is undertaking a seabed characterisation survey in the Leeward islands of the Caribbean and requires the purchase of a portable, hand deployable underwater video camera system for data collection. The features of interest can exhibit high complexity which requires high definition video quality and positional overlay for feature identification and distribution mapping. To find out more or to respond to this opportunity, please follow this link- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9ED43525CF 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/083c0bee-1ce2-4e14-b4f4-be5a68ededfb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 2 Mar 2019 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2019 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/083c0bee-1ce2-4e14-b4f4-be5a68ededfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/083c0bee-1ce2-4e14-b4f4-be5a68ededfb
  11th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Hand-deployable-underwater-video-camera-system/9ED43525CF
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9ED43525CF

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