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title: "Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)"
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# Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d067d253-e963-4ecc-9106-4393a65b6fa9

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Defra, has awarded a contract for the project titled "UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)". This contract falls under the Seafood industry category and involves a value of 835,722.93 GBP. The procurement method used was the open procedure (above threshold). The contract period spans from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on January 19, 2023. The location of the project is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender by Defra for the FISP Scheme offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the services sector, to collaborate with industry and research organisations in the UK fisheries and aquaculture sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance knowledge in support of sustainable fisheries management. Businesses interested in scientific research and innovation within the seafood industry should consider participating in this procurement process to foster collaboration and contribute to the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.

## Notice

The purpose of the FISP Scheme is to support industry and research collaborations to prepare full research proposals into Part B procurement tenders. Part B contracts were given to consortiums of industry and research organisations to collect data that improves the knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management. This scheme will promote and strengthen collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations to collect data that meets the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527c9325-282e-495c-bac5-82ce0cbaca7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £835,722 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £835,722 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARFISHECO FISHERIES CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15250000 - Seafood

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2023 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527c9325-282e-495c-bac5-82ce0cbaca7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527c9325-282e-495c-bac5-82ce0cbaca7e
  7th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23e66656-0d71-4906-ba63-4e4bc5bc666c
  Redacted Contract ref C17342 MarFishEco Fisheries Lot 2

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