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title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Request for Quotation for high-level Data Review of Scientific /Environmental Marine Data_Various British Overseas Territories"
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# GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Request for Quotation for high-level Data Review of Scientific /Environmental Marine Data_Various British Overseas Territories

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84e4ffce-9622-4c13-8b41-4d5203378e7d

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Cefas and involves a tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Request for Quotation for high-level Data Review of Scientific/Environmental Marine Data for Various British Overseas Territories." It falls under the industry category of data services and is located in the East of England, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract having a total value of £9,330. The contract period starts on 27th November 2017 and ends on 31st January 2018. The tender period concluded on 26th November 2017, and the award was published on 29th November 2017, indicating that the process is at the award stage.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in data processing and environmental science, to expand their operations within the UK Overseas Territories. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity suitable, even though selection criteria will guide the tendering process. Companies with expertise in marine data review, scientific analysis, and data management will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, benefiting from two months of data review engagements aligned with national sustainability goals.

## Notice

The Blue Belt Programme supports delivery of the U.K. Government's manifesto commitment to provide long term protection of over four million square kilometres of marine environment across the UK Overseas Territories. The programmes aims are to: *Improve scientific understanding of the marine environment; *Develop and implement evidence-based, tailored marine management strategies including surveillance and enforcement; and *Ensure management is sustainable and long term. This includes ensuring that relevant data is managed, available and accessible as required and as permitted, primarily to meet the Overseas Territories needs and requirements, but also to maximise wider benefit of the Blue Belt Programme. Requirement: To perform a high-level data review (desk study) of what the existing and historical marine scientific data is, how it is managed, accessed and used on the following British Overseas Territories (OTs); Ascension Islands, Tristan da Cunha, St Helena, British India Ocean Territory (BIOT), Pitcairn Islands, SGSSI (South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands), British Antarctic Territory (BAT). FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILIABLE BY DOWNLOADING THE TENDER PACKAGE AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K9N7M24S3R 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/15989772-5ab2-4fbb-b896-737c7920412b |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,330 |
| 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 | WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 72310000 - Data-processing services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2017 at 19:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15989772-5ab2-4fbb-b896-737c7920412b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15989772-5ab2-4fbb-b896-737c7920412b
  29th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=290591576
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K9N7M24S3R

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