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title: "MMO1329_2 - Traceability in the UK Seafood chain"
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# MMO1329_2 - Traceability in the UK Seafood chain

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88ceffc8-0841-4d91-bd53-bf830e3691fd

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## Summary

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "MMO1329_2 - Traceability in the UK Seafood chain." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services within the CPV classification. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on October 17, 2022, and the contract period spans from October 24, 2022, to April 24, 2023. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on improving traceability in the seafood supply chain.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and businesses in the research and development sector to contribute to enhancing traceability in the UK seafood industry. With a specific emphasis on maintaining accurate data as fish moves through various stages of production and distribution, organisations adept at developing innovative technologies for data tracking and linking physical goods with information are well-suited to compete. The successful completion of this project aligns with Defra's Control & Enforcement policy and wider government priorities related to fish exports and trade compliance.

## Notice

Improving traceability, the extent to which fish can be verifiably tracked as it moves through the supply chain, is a key priority for Defra's Control & Enforcement policy team and the Marine Management Organisation. In the UK it is a legal requirement that all lots of fisheries and aquaculture products shall be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catching or harvesting to retail stage. In practice demonstration of compliance is highly variable. The key challenges to improving traceability of fish are: - Accurately linking the physical fish with the data which is reported by fishers - Ensuring that data is submitted on time, accurately and in the correct format - Maintaining the accuracy of data as fish moves between stages (including the possible mixing of fish from different vessels). Beyond the domestic arena, traceability is critical in ensuring that consignments of fish can be successfully exported abroad for processing, transport and ultimate sale. Often time is critical in these scenarios, as fresh seafood has a short shelf life. There are clear synergies between the work investigating potential technologies and innovations which could facilitate greater traceability accuracy and timeliness to fulfil domestic legislative goals and wider Government priorities to facilitate fish exports and trade. The UK's ability to reliably demonstrate compliance with international IUU regulations through catch certification validation etc. is also a fundamental part of demonstrating its status as a capable, compliant independent coastal state within the global system. The project proposed here intends to make progress on looking for solutions to challenges 1 and 3 above - the data-fish link and how it is tracked through the supply chain. Previous evidence report MMO1265_2 investigated the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on fish boxes in Denmark and Belgium as a potential solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4048ccfe-eca1-4396-83ec-005003095255 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2022 - 24 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,465 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4048ccfe-eca1-4396-83ec-005003095255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4048ccfe-eca1-4396-83ec-005003095255
  18th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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