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title: "CEFAS22-65 - Request for Quotation for a survey to conduct seabed sediment sampling and underwater imagery collection survey work at Albert Field MCZ"
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# CEFAS22-65 - Request for Quotation for a survey to conduct seabed sediment sampling and underwater imagery collection survey work at Albert Field MCZ

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf70b687-f8e6-4147-ab54-81760ebc3559

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, has awarded a contract for marine survey services titled "CEFAS22-65 - Request for Quotation for a survey to conduct seabed sediment sampling and underwater imagery collection survey work at Albert Field MCZ". The procurement falls under the industry category of marine survey services, with a contract value of £38,825 GBP. The tender was initiated as an open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 1st August 2022 and the contract period starting on 8th August 2022 and ending on 7th October 2022.

This tender by Defra Network eTendering Portal presents opportunities for businesses in the marine survey services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete as the tender is open to a wide range of businesses. The contract awarded to Envision Marine Ltd. indicates the potential for growth and collaboration within the industry. Businesses located in various countries, including the United Kingdom and European regions, can participate in this contract opportunity.

## Notice

On behalf of Natural England Cefas wish to undertake ecological survey work collecting habitat validation data from the Albert Field MCZ. Grab sampling underwater video (video and still images) sampling operations are to be conducted at 44 stations within the Albert Field MCZ (Annex 1). Sampling details Sediment samples: Sediment samples are to be collected with a 0.1m2 mini Hamon grab and processed for: i) Particle size (PSA) sub-sample ii) Macrofauna (sieved to 1 mm) At 36 stations single replicate sediment samples will be collected and at each of the remaining eight stations three replicate samples will be collected (a PSA sub sample is to be collected for each replicate). See Annex 2 for notes regarding sediment sample validity and an overview of the sample processing protocol elements which are specified for the collection of these samples. PSA samples must be frozen upon collection and transfer of the frozen samples to Cefas laboratories arranged upon the survey demob. Fauna samples must be preserved in formalin (4 % seawater buffered formaldehyde solution) and transfer arranged to Cefas laboratories upon survey demob.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a3b4fc-41c4-4f98-87b1-847cd2d17134 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 7 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,825 |
| 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 | ENVISION MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a3b4fc-41c4-4f98-87b1-847cd2d17134

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a3b4fc-41c4-4f98-87b1-847cd2d17134
  6th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c2ac1f6-887c-426f-aec2-de19933b374e
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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