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title: "Clean Catch 2 (CC2)"
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# Clean Catch 2 (CC2)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87838667-adea-4158-a50b-2067769d30a9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Clean Catch 2 (CC2)" is being conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The contract falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on August 30, 2023. The contract period will run from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026, and the procurement method is an Open procedure. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender opportunity for "Clean Catch 2 (CC2)" presented by DEFRA provides a chance for businesses operating in the Research and development services and related consultancy services sector to engage in sustainable practices. Companies that specialise in marine conservation, wildlife protection, and ecosystem management would find this tender particularly relevant. The tender's focus on reducing bycatch of sensitive marine species aligns with environmental conservation efforts and offers potential growth opportunities for businesses committed to marine biodiversity preservation.

## Notice

To reduce bycatch of sensitive species which includes cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), elasmobranchs (sharks, skates and rays), seabirds and seals in line with the Fisheries Act 2020 ecosystem objective that 'incidental catches of sensitive marine species are minimised and, where possible, eliminated' and the UK Marine Strategy to meet Good Environmental Status. It will also support the implementation of the UK Bycatch Mitigation Initiative (published August 2022). The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556dd1bb-892f-4b2c-be0f-ab84187f92be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556dd1bb-892f-4b2c-be0f-ab84187f92be
- 5 Jul 2023 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30d65d8-cec6-455c-a9ff-51dec07c595a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556dd1bb-892f-4b2c-be0f-ab84187f92be
  7th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30d65d8-cec6-455c-a9ff-51dec07c595a
  5th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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