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title: "CEFAS22-97 RFQ for a Seabass Evidence Review"
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# CEFAS22-97 RFQ for a Seabass Evidence Review

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c6a4668-d722-484a-8661-c197ac98622d

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has released a tender titled "CEFAS22-97 RFQ for a Seabass Evidence Review" for marine research services. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender value of £30,000. The deadline for tender submission is October 12, 2022. The contract period is set to start on October 14, 2022, and end on March 31, 2023. The procurement method for this open procedure is an open procedure (below threshold). The location for this opportunity is in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in marine research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria. Businesses knowledgeable in synthesising existing studies and identifying evidence gaps on sea bass and similar species would be particularly well-placed to submit competitive bids. The collaboration with the Defra Network eTendering Portal provides potential bidders with a direct point of contact, further facilitating engagement in the tender process.

## Notice

The aim of this RFQ is to assess the current state of sea bass evidence and identify what is needed to generate a robust evidence-base to support future management of this important fish stock. Sea bass has been researched intensively for the past 50 years with many new studies in recent years. This task will involve synthesising the existing evidence on sea bass and identifying gaps that need to be filled. The output of this will be a report that will be used to support delivery of the FMP evidence statement and, if possible, develop a manuscript for publication. The Tenderer will collate existing studies of sea bass and, where relevant, other similar species using a structured approach from both publications and grey literature (e.g. unpublished reports, ICES outputs) on the biology, ecology and fisheries of sea bass in the UK and Europe. Search terms and locations will be clearly defined in advance and follow a systematic review approach. For each of the topic areas, the current state of knowledge should be synthesised and used to identify key evidence gaps that need to be filled.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a1f210-fec4-4d5f-8cb0-5d2b8e04c74a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2022 at 21:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a1f210-fec4-4d5f-8cb0-5d2b8e04c74a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a1f210-fec4-4d5f-8cb0-5d2b8e04c74a
  28th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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