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title: "Omega Gauge Purchase and Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3840a08-7b3c-44ef-a430-95de0aa6c65a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Omega Gauge Purchase and Maintenance Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3840a08-7b3c-44ef-a430-95de0aa6c65a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Omega Gauge Purchase and Maintenance Services" is currently being led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. This tender is classified under the industry category of Fishing-vessel services and is in the planning stage. A key milestone is the engagement end date of 4th June 2021, which is when interested parties should submit their market information. For further details, potential bidders can refer to the market engagement notice published on 21st May 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the development of a new measuring device addressed in the tender description. Businesses offering innovative solutions in measurement technology or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, this tender encourages the provision of solutions that improve the accuracy and reliability of equipment essential for the fishing industry, thus presenting an avenue for growth in the sector.

## Notice

Historically the measurement of fishing net mesh size was carried out by the fisheries officer using a 'push' gauge. The push gauge was a calibrated brass triangle that the inspector pushed into the net to determine the size of mesh. The inconsistency with this approach was that the determination of the maximum mesh size was dependent on the strength of the inspector. This opened the pathway to legal challenge therefore a different measuring device needed to be developed. This notice is being issued to gather market information on the availability of this product and services. Additional information: This is a request for gathering market information. Please read the attached Specification and if have a product that can meet our requirements please contact Andy McCabe to discuss further (andy.mccabe@defra.gov.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c08bc2-5a35-4fa9-af4d-ed6f9e1044f6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 7YH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Elswick |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 13:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c08bc2-5a35-4fa9-af4d-ed6f9e1044f6
- 21 May 2021 at 12:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a752766-f95c-4d1c-909f-cdfe63b3f18e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c08bc2-5a35-4fa9-af4d-ed6f9e1044f6
  21st May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a752766-f95c-4d1c-909f-cdfe63b3f18e
  21st May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  This is a request for market information. Please refer to the specification.

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