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title: "CEFAS22-82 Seafood Innovation Fund Call 4"
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# CEFAS22-82 Seafood Innovation Fund Call 4

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfeaa810-de4b-407c-87fb-52558c05641c

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## Summary

The Seafood Innovation Fund, managed by Cefas, has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS22-82 Seafood Innovation Fund Call 4" for Research and experimental development services. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract value of £3,436,364 and a contract period from May 2, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The tender period ended on December 7, 2022. The buying organisation is based in Lowestoft, UK, and considers SMEs suitable for this opportunity.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector to contribute to the future of the seafood industry. Companies involved in R&D, particularly in seafood innovation, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract offers a chance for business growth through a substantial contract value and a long contract period, providing stability and potential for further collaboration in the seafood industry.

## Notice

The Seafood Innovation Fund is a UK Government programme. It is part of the Science and Innovation Pillar of the UK Seafood Fund and aims to support research and development (R&D) activities to secure the future of the seafood industries. The Seafood Innovation Fund ran an open competition, where applicants were invited to submit R&D projects up to 18 months long. Aqua Power Technologies Ltd - PS235,200 East Coast Innovation Inc. - PS300,000 Fisheries Innovation Scotland - PS364,909 Mara Seaweed Ltd - PS273,370 Pulcea Ltd - PS542,932 Robert Gordon University - PS603,314 Sealand Projects Ltd - PS246,000 University of Aberdeen - PS358,929 The Roslin Institute - PS151,033 Western Fish Producers Association - PS360,678

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef40f00-e69d-4a7a-b772-cb97f56ed99d |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,436,364 |
| 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 | SEAFOOD INNOVATION FUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2023 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef40f00-e69d-4a7a-b772-cb97f56ed99d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef40f00-e69d-4a7a-b772-cb97f56ed99d
  7th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df285ddb-ca0d-49ff-a80b-530d1eb2460e
  006 SBRI Seafood Innovation Fund SIF4 - Contract

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