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# GB-Lowestoft: Acoustic Sprat Survey

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9753adcf-b279-48d6-ab8b-2ce0555f9ac2

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation is currently seeking bids for the "Acoustic Sprat Survey" tender, classified under the Fishing-vessel services industry category. This procurement process is in the active tender stage, with bids due by 13 August 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2018 and will continue until 31 October 2018. The total value of the contract is £25,000, with a minimum threshold of £10,000, and it follows an open procedure for procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime and fishing sectors, particularly those with expertise in research vessel services and acoustic surveying. Companies involved in fishing vessel operations, survey vessel provision, or those equipped to undertake scientific assessments within marine environments would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and provide valuable experience in collaborative marine research initiatives.

## Notice

A Fishery Science Partnership (FSP) involving the fishing industry, Defra and Cefas scientists was established in 2003. Defra has confirmed the continued funding of the Fisheries Science Partnership programme for a further year in 2018/19. Background to this Project The wider objectives of this project will be to improve the understanding of stocks and the fishery of Sardine and of Sprat in Area VII. The project consists of three components: 1. Self-sampling programme by the sardine ringnet fishery; 2. A self-sampling programme by the sprat fishery and 3; conduct an acoustic survey aboard a sprat fishing vessel, using scientific echosounder equipment, to map and quantify sprat in Lyme Bay. This tender is for the third component of the project: the acoustic survey on sprat. Sprat is assessed by means of an acoustic survey (Peltic). The aim of the current project is to conduct industry based survey work parallel to the existing Peltic survey to provide an opportunity to examine the amount of biomass residing in shallow inshore waters. For further information visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/335TAP9UB3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ea2a07-a37e-4427-a9dc-ad9d9c25a67b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels
- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2018 at 06:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ea2a07-a37e-4427-a9dc-ad9d9c25a67b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ea2a07-a37e-4427-a9dc-ad9d9c25a67b
  19th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Acoustic-Sprat-Survey/335TAP9UB3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/335TAP9UB3

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