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title: "GB-Lowestoft: for Condition Survey and Valuation of RV Cefas Endeavour"
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# GB-Lowestoft: for Condition Survey and Valuation of RV Cefas Endeavour

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4c3ce08-289e-4628-97ec-f2be15785c19

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## Summary

The Cefas is currently seeking tenders for a condition survey and valuation of the RV Cefas Endeavour, located in Lowestoft, East of England. This open tender is in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 27 November 2019. The estimated contract value ranges from £10,000 to £25,000, with the contract period commencing on 2 December 2019 and concluding on 30 April 2020. The primary industry category is research vessel services, and interested parties must adhere to the criteria laid out by the contracting authority.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine survey and valuation services. Companies capable of offering independent third-party inspections and assessments of marine vessels would be particularly well-suited to compete. The work involves assessing compliance with contractual obligations and proposing necessary remedial actions, making this an appealing prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the marine services sector.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 13 November 2019 for the following reason: To find out more information, download relevant documents or to register your interest in this opportunity, please go to https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/55977J9ZPD(This Invitation to Tender captures two work packages. It is mandatory that these are costed and described separately. Please see attached documents for full details. Whilst in dry dock Cefas require an independent third party to undertake a thorough inspection of the vessel to: *assess whether the condition of the vessel is in line with and contractual compliance (see POM Obligations - Maintenance of RV Cefas Endeavour for further information); and *propose any remedial actions necessary to bring the vessel condition in line with expectations and contractual compliance. Following a market appraisal of similar vessels, size and type, Cefas require a valuation of RV Cefas Endeavour in Great British Pounds Sterling.) 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/06b355e5-07d4-414d-ad46-a459a9ddd471 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2019 at 16:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b355e5-07d4-414d-ad46-a459a9ddd471
- 13 Nov 2019 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b355e5-07d4-414d-ad46-a459a9ddd471

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b355e5-07d4-414d-ad46-a459a9ddd471
  13th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=446897798
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/55977J9ZPD(This

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