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title: "Twine Trial"
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# Twine Trial

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d29d65ec-6550-4b95-a613-3bbe89cea047

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the "Twine Trial," focusing on research within the farming, hunting, and fishing industry to investigate how gear design affects bycatch rates. The contract, valued at £24,950, commenced on 1st February 2018 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2018. The procurement method was a limited tender, awarded without prior publication of a contract notice, with the tender period ending on 8th January 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in fishing tackle and research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in sustainable fishing practices or those developing innovative gear designs could significantly benefit from engaging in future tender processes aligned with Defra's ongoing commitment to reducing bycatch in UK waters.

## Notice

This project will continue investigating how different gear design features influence bycatch rates. If we can identify key factors, we can use them to develop effective mitigation methods and successfully reduce bycatch. Preliminary results provide strong evidence but the sample size has been too small and therefore further work (i.e. this trial) is required. The aim would be to assess whether thinner twine reduced cetacean bycatch rates. If this is demonstrated further work would need to look into the possible economic consequences. This experiment will help to focus in on how and why animals get caught, which is not a simple issue. This will enhance our understanding to the causes of bycatch and will help the development of effective bycatch mitigation measures. Reducing bycatch in UK waters is an Ministerial priority and has been publicly committed to on several occasions in recent months. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b84e4de-b8ca-40e9-8603-e858ada526cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,950 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products
- 37413100 - Fishing tackle
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b84e4de-b8ca-40e9-8603-e858ada526cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b84e4de-b8ca-40e9-8603-e858ada526cd
  20th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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