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title: "CEFAS21-81 RFQ to support a sediment coring survey on the RV Cefas Endeavour"
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# CEFAS21-81 RFQ to support a sediment coring survey on the RV Cefas Endeavour

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a259ef6f-3549-44a2-8f8b-00b427c61faa

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-81 RFQ to support a sediment coring survey on the RV Cefas Endeavour" is being undertaken by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the industry category of surveying instruments and marine survey services. The tender is currently active, with a scheduled contract period running from 1st November 2021 to 30th November 2021. The tender period concludes on 3rd August 2021, and the work will take place in Lowestoft, East of England, where the chosen supplier will conduct sediment coring operations over three days, from 22nd to 26th November 2021, with a slight flexibility before and after the scheduled dates. The procurement method is open, as it is below the threshold for a more detailed process, with a value of £24,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses involved in marine services, surveying, and equipment supply. Companies that can provide a 6-metre vibrocorer, its associated spares, and additional operational staff capable of working 24-hour shifts would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, organisations experienced in environmental sampling and marine survey logistics may greatly benefit from participating in this tender, ultimately contributing to business growth in the public contract sector.

## Notice

Cefas are looking for a suitable organisation to provide equipment and additional services to support a sediment coring study onboard the RV Cefas Endeavour during November 2021. The successful Tenderer will be required to achieve sediment cores from 30 pre-planned stations for the delivery of our environmental sampling programme. The successful Tenderer will be required to provide a 6 metre vibrocorer, complete with spares, coring consumables (coring liners etc) core splitting and core cutting equipment, geo chemistry container with photographic equipment and suitable individuals to undertake operations of the vibrocorer on a 24 hrs period (2 x 12 hrs shifts back-to-back) alongside deck crew. The survey is scheduled for three days between the 22nd to the 26th of November with the flexibility of +/- 5 days each side, with the availability to mobilise and demobilise equipment in Lowestoft Port.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db4d44f-c9fe-4c14-987e-8549d8fd6503 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38296000 - Surveying instruments
- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 21:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db4d44f-c9fe-4c14-987e-8549d8fd6503
- 14 Jul 2021 at 22:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db4d44f-c9fe-4c14-987e-8549d8fd6503

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db4d44f-c9fe-4c14-987e-8549d8fd6503
  29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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