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title: "GB-Lowestoft: RFQ for rapid assessment of evidence collation on abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear"
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# GB-Lowestoft: RFQ for rapid assessment of evidence collation on abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b112a02d-e4e4-47d7-ba7b-5c42008e738d

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, which has issued a request for quotation (RFQ) titled "RFQ for rapid assessment of evidence collation on abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear." This project aims to conduct a rapid evidence assessment pertaining to abandoned fishing gear and its impacts, with a budget of £60,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract period extends from 29 October 2018 to 28 February 2019. The tender closed on 28 October 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in research services, particularly those specialising in marine research and environmental studies. Companies that have the capability to assess and analyse the impacts of abandoned fishing gear would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this procurement process, as the contracting authority has indicated that the contract may be suitable for them.

## Notice

To undertake a rapid evidence assessment review of previously completed and existing work to investigate and address the causes, impacts (social, environmental, and economic) and management activities relating to abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), or 'ghost gear'. This review should consider action taken in the UK, EU and globally, and has a high-level aim of identifying significant gaps in evidence as they currently stand. This should be written to help inform the UK position on the proposed EU Directive on the Reduction of the Impact of Certain Plastic Products on the Environment and future domestic policy and international action. For further details please visit: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BS55AFA6MR 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/5fdf4278-95af-49db-aac4-01a978a5eac8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | MRAG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2018 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdf4278-95af-49db-aac4-01a978a5eac8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdf4278-95af-49db-aac4-01a978a5eac8
  1st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=355610392
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BS55AFA6MR

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