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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Analysis of tropical seabed imagery"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Analysis of tropical seabed imagery

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fc73785-9b58-40f9-997e-d0916361b789

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation in Lowestoft initiated a tender titled "Cefas Analysis of tropical seabed imagery" aimed at providing data services, specifically focusing on data analysis services. The procurement process is complete, with the contract having a value of £15,380. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 4th October 2019, with the service period spanning from 7th October 2019 to 13th March 2020. Interested businesses could have submitted their tenders by the deadline of 4th October 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the data services and analysis sector, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped to handle the detailed analysis of video and photographic data of tropical seabeds. Firms with expertise in biological data interpretation and those capable of providing standardized results would find this procurement particularly suitable. This contract reflects a trend towards engaging SMEs for specialised analytical work, potentially opening pathways for them to secure more contracts in governmental projects.

## Notice

Download the full tender pack at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/28N7C6DX9M Analysis of tropical seabed imagery to identify and record the biological assemblages and substrata present. Two or more analysts must achieve a consensus on all products and evidence of standardisation between analysts completing this work must be provided. The aim of the imagery analysis is to provide meaningful data on the biological assemblages and substrata present in each photograph and across each video tow. The successful Tenderer will undertake the analysis in accordance with this specification and the proformas provided. A start up meeting and weekly (or as required) project updates will allow for confirmation of technical details. Evidence of capability to deliver the project and a statement of understanding of the project requirements are expected in the tender response. A total of 700 minutes of video and 2070 photographs are to be analysed. 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/0eefcca4-7a70-4350-959e-4fb9611e9f82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2019 - 13 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,380 |
| 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 | ENVISION MAPPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2020 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eefcca4-7a70-4350-959e-4fb9611e9f82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eefcca4-7a70-4350-959e-4fb9611e9f82
  14th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=525729790
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/28N7C6DX9M

## Provenance

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