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title: "CEFAS21-79 RFQ for Marine underwater imagery analysis for Greater Haig Fras MCZ"
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# CEFAS21-79 RFQ for Marine underwater imagery analysis for Greater Haig Fras MCZ

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf7b4c73-8661-4dc0-a5a3-9f99cd4a29ca

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS21-79 RFQ for Marine underwater imagery analysis for Greater Haig Fras MCZ" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls within the analysis services category and is based in the East of England, specifically at post code NR33 0HT. The open procurement method was employed, and the procurement stage is currently at the award phase. The tender period ended on 27 July 2021, with the contract commencing on 12 August 2021 and concluding on 16 December 2021. The total contract value was £29,400.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine analysis services, particularly those experienced in seabed imagery analysis and ecological assessment. Companies with expertise in using the online annotation software BIIGLE and knowledge of marine protected areas would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this opportunity, which could enhance their visibility and capabilities within the environmental services sector.

## Notice

The Contractor will undertake the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video) collected on the CEND0719 survey from the Greater Haig Fras MCZ. - Analysis will be undertaken as set out in imagery specification provided for this work ('ANNEX A - CEND0719 GHFR imagery analysis specification',( as advertised at time of tender) and adhering to the NMBAQC Epibiota interpretation guidelines (Turner et al, 2016). - The online annotation software BIIGLE will be used to annotate video and still images as described in the imager specification. - Video tows are to be segmented into areas of continuous broadscale seabed habitat type greater than or equal to 5 m along transect distance. Sea-pen and burrowing megafauna analysis transects will be additionally analysed using frames taken from the video. - A minimum of 10% of the videos and stills should be re-analysed for QA purposes by the contractor and reported on. - An external QA (10% reanalysis) will be undertaken in advance of final data delivery. - The Contractor will produce an analysis report. - Substrate and taxonomic image reference collections are required . - A start-up meeting will be held with the Contractor within a fortnight of the contract being awarded. During the start-up meeting Cefas will provide guidance on use of BIIGLE in MPA projects if needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0654cf6b-9f86-405f-8876-d3b04a615ffb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2021 - 16 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | SEASTAR SUREVY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0654cf6b-9f86-405f-8876-d3b04a615ffb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0654cf6b-9f86-405f-8876-d3b04a615ffb
  21st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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