--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: RFQ for rapid assessment of evidence collation on abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3caaacf-8dc8-4237-ae91-682a15cf7772" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3caaacf-8dc8-4237-ae91-682a15cf7772" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3caaacf-8dc8-4237-ae91-682a15cf7772.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3caaacf-8dc8-4237-ae91-682a15cf7772.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2018-10-09" --- # GB-Lowestoft: RFQ for rapid assessment of evidence collation on abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3caaacf-8dc8-4237-ae91-682a15cf7772 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3caaacf-8dc8-4237-ae91-682a15cf7772) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3caaacf-8dc8-4237-ae91-682a15cf7772.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Cefas, a UK-based organisation located in Lowestoft, for a contract titled "GB-Lowestoft: RFQ for rapid assessment of evidence collation on abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear." This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on marine research, fishing vessels, and related services. The tender is currently at the open stage of the procurement process, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd October 2018. The contract is valued between £10,000 and £25,000, with a contract period commencing on 29th October 2018 and concluding on 28th February 2019. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in marine research, environmental assessments, and services related to fishing vessels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority has indicated that they consider this contract suitable for such economic operators. Companies that specialise in environmental impact assessments and have experience in addressing issues concerning abandoned fishing gear will find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and engagement with public sector projects. ## Notice To undertake a rapid evidence assessment review of previously completed and existing work to investigate and address the causes, impacts (social, environmental, and economic) and management activities relating to abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), or 'ghost gear'. This review should consider action taken in the UK, EU and globally, and has a high-level aim of identifying significant gaps in evidence as they currently stand. This should be written to help inform the UK position on the proposed EU Directive on the Reduction of the Impact of Certain Plastic Products on the Environment and future domestic policy and international action. For further details please visit: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BS55AFA6MR 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/2900c47a-9bcd-4d62-9cf7-bd99fa2ef121 | | 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 | 9 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 34513100 - Fishing vessels - 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services - 77700000 - Services incidental to fishing ## Release History - 9 Oct 2018 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2900c47a-9bcd-4d62-9cf7-bd99fa2ef121 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2900c47a-9bcd-4d62-9cf7-bd99fa2ef121 9th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-RFQ-for-rapid-assessment-of-evidence-collation-on-abandoned%2C-lost-or-otherwise-discarded-fishing-gear/BS55AFA6MR Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BS55AFA6MR ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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