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title: "CEFAS24-54 Contract for installation of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) equipment on 119m large pelagic vessel"
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# CEFAS24-54 Contract for installation of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) equipment on 119m large pelagic vessel

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-995ab8f5-d8a1-41e8-abaf-6d224f52c7b2

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## Summary

The UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the installation of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) equipment on a 119m large pelagic vessel. The contracting authority is Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK. The procurement stage is an Award, with a total contract value of £33,880 GBP. The contract period runs from 3rd June 2024 to 30th September 2025. The deadline for the tender submission was 28th May 2024. The industry category is hardware installation services.

This tender for the installation of REM equipment presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in hardware installation services, to engage in specialized marine equipment projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are welcomed as potential suppliers for this contract. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, making it suitable for companies with relevant experience and capabilities in marine equipment installations.

## Notice

In the summer of 2023, the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) released a consultation on the wider use of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) on fishing vessels in English Waters (Remote electronic monitoring - Defra - Citizen Space). This consultation outlined a number of "priority fisheries", the first of which being pelagic vessels over 24m in length. The consultation also proposed a multi-stage approach, starting with a voluntary early adopter phase. Following the consultation, Defra, alongside Cefas and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) entered into discussions with a vessel for participation in the early adopter phase. During these discussions, it was agreed that a REM system will be installed on the vessel by a qualified marine engineer. Requirement: Installation of REM equipment onboard the pelagic fishing vessel Frank Bonefaas, 119m in length, according to an installation plan which is available in the Bidder Pack. The fishing vessel is currently undergoing general maintenance in the port of Ijmuiden. A summary of the equipment to be installed is given below: * Up to 14 cameras, both internal and external o These will be linked to 2 or more power over ethernet (PoE) switches * Global System for Mobile communication/4G Long Term Evolution (GSM/4GLTE) and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) antenna (to be mounted externally) * 2x rotational winch sensors on the aft deck * 2x hydraulic sensors * A monitor, located on the bridge of the vessel * A central computer, located on the bridge of the vessel Installation of all cabling for the REM system must be done by the Supplier. This is a core requirement for Cefas and Suppliers should not bid if they are not able to deliver this element. The use of Subcontractors for this element is acceptable however this must be arranged by the supplier and detailed clearly in the 'information to be provided by the tenderer'. The equipment listed above, will be supplied by Cefas, and Cefas will provide all available manufacturers installation manuals or guidance documentation including installation and wiring guide. Additional items required to complete the full installation, including CAT6-S/FTP cable, CAT6A shielded cables and glands, will need to be supplied by the Supplier. These additional items will need to be of suitable quality to operate in the marine environment as defined in the applicable standards and regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d923d292-161b-4fe2-9f2f-9a709eb1da45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,880 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d923d292-161b-4fe2-9f2f-9a709eb1da45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d923d292-161b-4fe2-9f2f-9a709eb1da45
  31st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac52fb4b-2af0-4c41-83da-27e27a4b939b
  CEFAS24-54 Contract for REM cabling and installation - signed_Redacted

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