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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b170481a-3454-4074-bffd-120ea9097fc4

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cefas, focusing on a tender titled "Sampling of Cuttlefish in Brixham and Plymouth," which falls under the aquaculture services category. This procurement is located in the East of England, specifically addressing a requirement to collect biological data from cuttlefish landings at Brixham and Plymouth fish markets. The tender was awarded on 23rd November 2018, and the contract commenced on 26th November 2018, running until 21st May 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the total value of the contract is £39,150.

This opportunity provides a pathway for growth primarily for businesses within the marine and environmental research sectors. Companies that specialise in biological data collection, fisheries research, or those with expertise in aquaculture services would be particularly suited to compete in this tender. The emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by the contracting authority indicates an openness to diverse business sizes, offering potential for SMEs to gain substantial experience in government contracts.

## Notice

There is an urgent requirement to investigate the size structure of commercial cuttlefish landings across all fishing gear groups and identify any spatiotemporal differences. High resolution temporal data on cuttlefish from Plymouth and Brixham fish markets are to be collected for 6 months, through an onshore sampling programme. Objectives are to: 1.Collect biological data on cuttlefish, weekly at Brixham and Plymouth fish markets, to determine stock composition and growth rates. 2.Assessment of landings composition in terms of year classes present throughout the season and their distribution. 3.Data entry (to be input to a digital template provided by Cefas), statistical analysis and preparation of a report of findings. Biological samples (5 per fish-market visit) are to be recorded by vessel/landing from a variety of gear types and vessel sizes. data are to be collected on specimen mantle length (cm) and total weight of the cuttlefish per grade/landing. Measurements, per gear type, should include 200 specimens from ungraded samples per landing/vessel, and 40 specimens for graded samples (per grade). Bi-monthly 2-page summaries are to be submitted to Cefas, detailing the samples. To find out more or to respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y9K6NB943E 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/36fa929b-ed16-4f10-9544-5ef1ba659391 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 21 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,150 |
| 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 | OCEAN ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77800000 - Aquaculture services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2018 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36fa929b-ed16-4f10-9544-5ef1ba659391

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36fa929b-ed16-4f10-9544-5ef1ba659391
  26th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=360859239
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y9K6NB943E

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