--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Request for Quotation for Commercial scallop fishing vessel hire to assist with Cefas' research surveys to determine the status of scallop stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8715d6d-9cfe-472a-8b4a-f436de234538" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8715d6d-9cfe-472a-8b4a-f436de234538" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8715d6d-9cfe-472a-8b4a-f436de234538.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8715d6d-9cfe-472a-8b4a-f436de234538.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2017-02-21" --- # GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Request for Quotation for Commercial scallop fishing vessel hire to assist with Cefas' research surveys to determine the status of scallop stock Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8715d6d-9cfe-472a-8b4a-f436de234538 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8715d6d-9cfe-472a-8b4a-f436de234538) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8715d6d-9cfe-472a-8b4a-f436de234538.json) ## Summary The Cefas organisation is seeking tenders for the hire of commercial scallop fishing vessels to assist with research surveys regarding scallop stock status in the English Channel and Celtic Sea. This tender, titled "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Request for Quotation for Commercial scallop fishing vessel hire," is classified under the fishing vessels category and is currently in the active tender stage. The procurement process is an open procedure, with the tender closing on 15th March 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will conclude on 31st October 2017, with a contract value of between £50,000 and £100,000. The delivery location is within the East of England region. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the fishing industry, particularly those with local knowledge and experience in scallop fisheries. Businesses that specialise in vessel hire and have a commitment to sustainability will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this research project, successful bidders can contribute to the long-term monitoring and assessment of scallop stocks, also potentially benefiting from the financial backing of Defra aimed at supporting the UK fishing industry's future. ## Notice Cefas in collaboration with industry will be carrying out a research project in the scallop fisheries and adjacent areas located in the English Channel and Celtic Sea with the aim of determining stock status. Distributions and abundances of the whole stock will be determined, requiring sampling within and outside currently fished grounds. These studies require one or two fishing industry collaborators with an interest in the sustainability of the stocks, local knowledge and experience of this fishery. The project is funded partially by Defra who are committed to promoting the long-term future of the UK fishing industry and achieving Good Environmental Status under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. This project will set the foundations for long term monitoring and assessment of scallop stocks in English Waters. We are planning to carry out the first dredge survey this year, initially in areas VIIe and VIIh in late Spring, then a second survey in late Summer (VIId). Surveys will require taking up to two scientists to sea to determine the catches in standard and modified scallop dredges. We invite you to tender for the work to be undertaken FULL DETAILS ARE AVALIABLE TO DOWNLOAD AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q47S5V8ARZ 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/37086401-d6e9-42f8-b295-3f14a5057370 | | 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 | 21 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 | | 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 | 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 - 21 Feb 2017 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37086401-d6e9-42f8-b295-3f14a5057370 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37086401-d6e9-42f8-b295-3f14a5057370 21st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-CEFAS-Request-for-Quotation-for-Commercial-scallop-fishing-vessel-hire-to-assist-with-Cefas%E2%80%99-research-surveys-to-determine-the-status-of-scallop-stock/Q47S5V8ARZ Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q47S5V8ARZ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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