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title: "CEFAS23-133 Contract for services for the collection of data in support of Plume Mapping by Remote Sensing in Kayankerni Marine Sanctuary, Sri Lanka under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)."
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# CEFAS23-133 Contract for services for the collection of data in support of Plume Mapping by Remote Sensing in Kayankerni Marine Sanctuary, Sri Lanka under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb895c6a-9a6e-427e-aa4d-c23167f1701e

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## Summary

The award was made to Blue Resources Trust by Cefas for the contract titled "CEFAS23-133 Contract for services for the collection of data in support of Plume Mapping by Remote Sensing in Kayankerni Marine Sanctuary, Sri Lanka under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)". The contract is valued at £54,000.92 GBP and has a contract period from March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The procurement method used was "Single tender action (below threshold)", and the tender period ended on February 1, 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those with expertise in data collection and collation services, to compete for similar projects in the future. With a focus on remote sensing and marine conservation, businesses adept at providing support for environmental projects could find this tender suitable for their capabilities. The contract's location in the Kayankerni Marine Sanctuary, Sri Lanka, also offers a unique opportunity for businesses looking to expand their international operations or contribute to marine conservation efforts in the region.

## Notice

The Supplier will collect water quality data from the Keyankerni Marine Sanctuary (KMS) in Sri Lanka. The data will be used as ground truthing data in support of plume mapping work, which is being undertaken at Cefas, for Sri Lanka. The finalised work package will be provided to the Sri Lankan government and to the people of Sri Lanka, to inform their usage of remote plume mapping for decision making. The data may also be used to inform the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) work which is currently ongoing under the OCPP in Sri Lanka. All data collected as part of this contract will be provided to Cefas for use and for potential future use by the government of Sri Lanka and associated departments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627e3ec0-50bd-4ac5-a16a-d3d381f746fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | BLUE RESOURCES TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2024 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627e3ec0-50bd-4ac5-a16a-d3d381f746fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627e3ec0-50bd-4ac5-a16a-d3d381f746fe
  26th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf5bc9a1-91bf-4bb9-95e4-30048498bea0
  CEFAS23-133_Short_Form_Contract 2021_signed_Redacted

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