--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Gear Modifications SE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b739f3af-4dd3-48a6-bb16-d5b2f8b4d28f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b739f3af-4dd3-48a6-bb16-d5b2f8b4d28f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b739f3af-4dd3-48a6-bb16-d5b2f8b4d28f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b739f3af-4dd3-48a6-bb16-d5b2f8b4d28f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2017-08-17" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Gear Modifications SE Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b739f3af-4dd3-48a6-bb16-d5b2f8b4d28f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b739f3af-4dd3-48a6-bb16-d5b2f8b4d28f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b739f3af-4dd3-48a6-bb16-d5b2f8b4d28f.json) ## Summary The Cefas, based in Lowestoft, is conducting a tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Gear Modifications SE" which seeks to engage a fishing vessel with sufficient deck space for scientific sampling. The procurement is currently in the active planning phase, having had key updates regarding submission deadlines, with the final date set for 16th August 2017. The value of this contract is estimated between £10,000 and £25,000, following an open procedure for procurement. The contract is scheduled to commence from 1st October 2017 and will run until 31st December 2017. This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the fishing and maritime sectors. Vessels equipped to handle netting, such as trammel nets, and capable of supporting scientific researchers would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations in research fishing, providing a platform for growth in collaboration with a reputable authority in marine science. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 August 2017 for the following reason: Tender exercise is being re-run to accommodate error in previous documentsThis tender is seeking a netter with skipper operating a vessel with ample deck space for sampling. The vessel must have enough room for collection from individual nets to be kept separately and a scientist to work. The trial will focus on three net designs to see if there is any difference in THR bycatch using the different net designs without compromising the catches of Sole. The other focus will be to gather data on the abundance and distribution of skates and rays in the area. We are seeking to tender one vessel from this fishery to take part in this study The vessel is required to have a minimum of 10 regular trammel nets (4 1/4" inner and 18" outer) and to have them rigged in fleets with the modified nets supplied. The nets will be rigged into 6 fleets with each fleet containing 5 nets randomly set (30 nets total per day). For full details please download the tender package: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YC6UVAN545 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/bfdc226b-71e8-4789-9c63-9c3476335f8c | | 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 | 17 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34513100 - Fishing vessels ## Release History - 17 Aug 2017 at 13:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdc226b-71e8-4789-9c63-9c3476335f8c - 10 Aug 2017 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdc226b-71e8-4789-9c63-9c3476335f8c - 4 Aug 2017 at 11:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdc226b-71e8-4789-9c63-9c3476335f8c - 18 Jul 2017 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdc226b-71e8-4789-9c63-9c3476335f8c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdc226b-71e8-4789-9c63-9c3476335f8c 17th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-Gear-Modifications-SE/YC6UVAN545 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YC6UVAN545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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