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title: "Vessel Chartering Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Vessel Chartering Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab093a8f-0238-4eb6-b38e-c2565b0bd6bb

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking tenders for a Vessel Chartering Tender, as part of a research project funded by the INTERREG FISH-INTEL project focused on Atlantic bluefin tuna ecology in UK waters. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the specialised boats industry, with a project timeline for the contracted services commencing on 1st August and concluding by 31st October 2021. The tender period is set to close on 10th June 2021 at 23:59, and the estimated contract value ranges from £20,000 to £30,000. The vessel will be operational in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime sector, especially those offering specialised boats and services related to marine research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, allowing for a broad range of bidders to submit offers. Companies involved in scientific vessel operations or those equipped for tagging and capturing marine species would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Background to Requirement: The University of Exeter and Cefas, with funding in 2021 from the INTERREG FISH-INTEL project, are collaborating on a research project to provide a baseline understanding of the ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus; ABFT) in waters of the British Isles. We will be continuing an electronic tagging programme based in the southwest of the UK that began in 2018 and which extends into 2021. We will be deploying state of the art electronic tags on ABFT to study their seasonal migrations and behaviour. To achieve our target of tagging ABFT in 2021, we are now seeking formal Tender to supply a vessel(s) for the project. Scientific fishing for the purposes of attaching electronic tags to ABFT will be conducted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 licences held by the University of Exeter and Cefas and will only be permitted under a scientific research dispensation awarded by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). Requirement: We are seeking offers of services to fulfil our requirement for a vessel (hereafter 'tagging vessel') that will enable capture and tagging of ABFT within the period of 1st August to 30st October 2021 and seek suitable parties who are interested in tendering for these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c16e86d8-d417-4eca-8024-723ff35d9f92 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34521000 - Specialised boats
- 60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c16e86d8-d417-4eca-8024-723ff35d9f92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c16e86d8-d417-4eca-8024-723ff35d9f92
  27th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38088&B=EXETER
  Vessel Chartering Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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