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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for AIS ship-tracking data for the North East Atlantic during 2018 and 2019"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for AIS ship-tracking data for the North East Atlantic during 2018 and 2019

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9100236-d5fb-4504-a328-ccf22d4e4349

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas, located in Lowestoft, which has issued a tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for AIS ship-tracking data for the North East Atlantic during 2018 and 2019." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on data transmission services, and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 6th November 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 11th November 2019 and concluding by 30th November 2019. The total value of the contract is £14,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in data services, particularly those specialising in data transmission, processing, and management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract advantageous, as the contracting authority, Cefas, considers the potential for SMEs to participate. Organisations engaged in research vessel services, data supply, and similar sectors will be well-suited to compete for this contract, which entails providing high-quality, cleaned satellite AIS data for specific geographical areas.

## Notice

To supply decoded satellite AIS data for the complete calendar years 2018 and 2019, covering the area 29 N to 90 N and 42 W to 13 E. This dataset should consist of the individual ship transmissions with the transmitted AIS fields. The dataset should be cleaned and quality assured to remove extraneous sources (e.g. helicopters, lighthouses). FOR FULL DETAILS DOWNLOAD THE TENDER PACKAGE AT : https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BA43YXNPE7 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/58b7b57d-01a5-4461-a2e8-bb5487412b16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | EXACTEARTH EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems
- 60640000 - Shipping operations
- 63726100 - Vessel registration services
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 63726800 - Research vessel services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 72312000 - Data entry services
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72318000 - Data transmission services
- 72319000 - Data supply services
- 72320000 - Database services
- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2019 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58b7b57d-01a5-4461-a2e8-bb5487412b16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58b7b57d-01a5-4461-a2e8-bb5487412b16
  7th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=445188505
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BA43YXNPE7

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