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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Research Vessel (RV) Management Services for Cefas"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Research Vessel (RV) Management Services for Cefas

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS ACTING THROUGH CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf4c6c24-667c-40c4-b967-636b4e707c1d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, acting through Cefas, is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Research Vessel (RV) Management Services for RV Cefas Endeavour. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12 April 2019. This is a selective procurement method using a negotiated procedure. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and is set to run until 31 March 2025, covering services across various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime and research vessel services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capability in managing such operations. Companies that possess relevant experience and technical expertise in research vessel management are encouraged to participate, as the contract scope offers a chance to strengthen their market position and expand their service offerings in the maritime sector.

## Notice

Cefas requires a RV Management Services Contract for RV Cefas Endeavour

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fd7719-f29f-4280-b9f6-0d9013297506 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS ACTING THROUGH 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2019 at 17:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fd7719-f29f-4280-b9f6-0d9013297506

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fd7719-f29f-4280-b9f6-0d9013297506
  16th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lowestoft:-Research-vessel-services./6YG3Q5H8H3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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