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title: "CEFAS22-28 Provision of aluminium catamaran for OCPP"
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# CEFAS22-28 Provision of aluminium catamaran for OCPP

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa5b1f15-12dd-48ed-a92c-cf63450d6ea9

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking bids for the "CEFAS22-28 Provision of aluminium catamaran for OCPP". This tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to the provision of water-tender vehicles, located in Lowestoft, England. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the specialist nature of the requirement and was classified under a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value amounts to £24,630, with the contract period commencing on 8th August 2022 and concluding on 31st December 2022. The tender planning stage was completed with an end date for bid submission on 1st July 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production of marine equipment, particularly those who specialise in customised, technical solutions for aquatic vehicles. Companies looking to compete should ideally possess expertise in aluminium fabrication and microplastic collection technology, as the specifications require bespoke engineering solutions. This opportunity is especially suitable for SMEs that focus on innovation in manufacturing and environmental sustainability.

## Notice

Cefas require provision of an Aluminium Catamaran Neuston Microplastic net, Material - anodized aluminium slimline hulls, and associated equipment. This has been contracted via Direct Award, due to the a lack of competition for technical reasons, as it is specialist, bespoke equipment designed specifically for the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132487bd-637f-4d7b-a1a5-4bb3868f2124 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,630 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D H MOLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 34144212 - Water-tender vehicles
- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles
- 42415310 - Free-steered vehicles (FSVS)

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132487bd-637f-4d7b-a1a5-4bb3868f2124

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132487bd-637f-4d7b-a1a5-4bb3868f2124
  8th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8574a37c-dc43-45f6-bd65-3c57d845f94c
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