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title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Monthly Shellfish Activity Return (MSAR1) form (2016) data upload."
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# GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Monthly Shellfish Activity Return (MSAR1) form (2016) data upload.

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfd05fac-c658-4a48-aa1c-20deeab9495b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK, seeking services to facilitate the digital data upload of Monthly Shellfish Activity Return (MSAR1) forms for the year 2016. This tender falls within the industry category of data-processing services and is currently in the tender stage. The response period for submissions ended on 8 January 2017, with the contract period commencing on 6 February 2017 and concluding on 3 April 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in data processing services and environmental reporting. Businesses equipped to manage data collection and compliance for marine activities will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and establish credibility with public sector clients, thereby fostering growth in the competitive public procurement marketplace.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 January 2017 for the following reason: Please be advised that this opportunity has been withdrawn due to submitted bids being non compliant to the mentioned specification and contractual termsTo ensure that data reported on the MSAR1 forms up and including 2016 are available digitally. Monthly Shellfish Activity Return (MSAR) 1 forms were introduced in 2006 to record information on activity and catch of under 10m commercial potting and netting vessels with shellfish licences. Detailed information such as effort and shellfish captured is needed to increase the amount of useful data available on shellfisheries in England and improve the robustness of national stock assessments for edible crab and lobster, which Cefas produce. REGISTER AS A SUPPLIER ON THE DELTA E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEM TO DONWLOAD THE FULL DETAILS https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VBS46P7995 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9138c1d1-b35d-471a-862f-4c86822b5f42 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 3 Apr 2017 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 72310000 - Data-processing services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2016 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9138c1d1-b35d-471a-862f-4c86822b5f42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9138c1d1-b35d-471a-862f-4c86822b5f42
  3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-CEFAS-Monthly-Shellfish-Activity-Return-%28MSAR1%29-form-%282016%29-data-upload./VBS46P7995
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VBS46P7995

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