--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Marine underwater video and stills analysis for Studland to Portland SAC MCZ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96ed5c05-6145-4f30-8ef0-54fca13289c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96ed5c05-6145-4f30-8ef0-54fca13289c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96ed5c05-6145-4f30-8ef0-54fca13289c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96ed5c05-6145-4f30-8ef0-54fca13289c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2018-01-15" --- # GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Marine underwater video and stills analysis for Studland to Portland SAC MCZ Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96ed5c05-6145-4f30-8ef0-54fca13289c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96ed5c05-6145-4f30-8ef0-54fca13289c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96ed5c05-6145-4f30-8ef0-54fca13289c8.json) ## Summary The Cefas organisation, based in Lowestoft, UK, is seeking tenders for a contract titled "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Marine underwater video and stills analysis for Studland to Portland SAC MCZ." This procurement falls under the data analysis services industry category and is at the tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 22nd January 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 23rd January 2018 and conclude on 23rd March 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to submit their bids. This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data analysis services, particularly those proficient in marine ecological assessments and video analysis. Businesses that specialise in environmental consultancy or data processing could effectively compete for this contract, supported by appropriate qualifications and previous experience in similar projects. As part of the project requirements, the contractor will also be responsible for facilitating an external quality assurance process, adding further potential for collaboration and growth in the market. ## Notice *The purpose of the analysis of the video/stills is to identify habitats and provide data on the characteristics of the physical habitat and species composition. *Video tows are to be reviewed and sub-divided into separate video section as necessary based on changes in habitat and, within these segments, sub-sectioned into 5m segments with each section to be treated as a separate record. Cefas video and still processing protocol provided *All stills are required to be analysed *Detailed instructions are provided in the Video and Still processing protocol document provided. *A minimum of 10% of the videos and stills should be re-analysed for QA purposes and reported back. *An external QA (10% reanalysis) will be undertaken in advance of data delivery. The contractor shall be responsible for tendering and running a subcontract to facilitate this external QA. The proposed contractor and cost is to be included within this tender. *Data entered in to Marine Recorder after QA (not the 5m sub-segments) *A start-up meeting will be held with the winning contractor within a fortnight of the contract being awarded. *Please be aware of new biotoping guidance issued by JNCC and the NMBAQC Epibiota Remote Monitoring from Digital Imagery: Interpretation Guidelines; both provided THIS IS ONLY A SUMMARY, DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER PACKAGE AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7B4S6KV986 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/cc4200ef-91b3-4991-84ec-8ff035e394c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72316000 - Data analysis services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2018 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4200ef-91b3-4991-84ec-8ff035e394c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4200ef-91b3-4991-84ec-8ff035e394c6 15th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-CEFAS-Marine-underwater-video-and-stills-analysis-for-Studland-to-Portland-SAC-MCZ/7B4S6KV986 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7B4S6KV986 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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