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title: "Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)"
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# Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b038534-9975-4edc-9422-2cfe73967f41

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to the University of the Highlands and Islands for Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement). This contract, valued at GBP 220,930.84, falls under the Seafood industry category. The procurement stage was completed on June 5, 2023, and the contract period runs from June 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on January 19, 2023, with delivery addresses in Scotland.

This tender presents an opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) interested in services related to fisheries industry science partnerships. Businesses involved in industry and research collaborations in the marine sector would find this tender well-suited for promoting sustainable fisheries management. Defra, the contracting authority, has initiated this open procedure above the threshold to encourage collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations for the UK fisheries and aquaculture sector.

## Notice

The purpose of the FISP Scheme is to support industry and research collaborations to prepare full research proposals into Part B procurement tenders. Part B contracts were given to consortiums of industry and research organisations to collect data that improves the knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management. This scheme will promote and strengthen collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations to collect data that meets the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da659986-b542-4c57-a79b-b94c2dc15f15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,930 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15250000 - Seafood

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da659986-b542-4c57-a79b-b94c2dc15f15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da659986-b542-4c57-a79b-b94c2dc15f15
  8th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12039001-e4cd-46c6-b3a5-12656ff19212
  Redacted contract ref C17345 Uni of Highlands and Islands

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