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title: "Cefas: Vessel Charter - Scallop Survey 2020"
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# Cefas: Vessel Charter - Scallop Survey 2020

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b09e13ae-6790-4167-a86a-8151b75d8d8f

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## Summary

The tender titled "Cefas: Vessel Charter - Scallop Survey 2020" is being issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in the industry category of fishing vessels. This open procurement process aims to contract services for a scallop survey taking place in various locations, including the Western and Eastern English Channels and the North Sea, with a total contract value of £100,000. The tender period closes on 3rd July 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 13th July 2020, concluding by 30th September 2020. 

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the maritime services sector, particularly those specialising in fishing vessels and marine surveying. Companies that can provide suitable vessels and experienced crew members for extended fishing trips would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract entails a requirement to accommodate Cefas scientists, those with expertise in fisheries research or related services will also find this tender particularly relevant to their operations.

## Notice

Please see tender documents for full details: The awarded vessel conducting the survey will be required to take two Cefas scientists to sea to determine the catches in standard and modified scallop dredges. The vessel and crew (mentioned above) will be required for 13 fishing days for the summer survey in the Western English Channel and Celtic Sea and an additional 6 fishing days for the September survey in the Eastern English Channel and North Sea. SUBJECT TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9c66608-df2e-41b2-8c88-df62e7b7f146 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2020 at 17:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9c66608-df2e-41b2-8c88-df62e7b7f146

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9c66608-df2e-41b2-8c88-df62e7b7f146
  25th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

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