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title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS FSP (2017-18) (56)"
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# GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS FSP (2017-18) (56)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d40c49dd-c647-4fb7-8b09-7ed24295c84d

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## Summary

The Cefas is currently seeking proposals for the "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS FSP (2017-18) (56)" project, which focuses on conducting cod end mesh size trials for the South West otter trawl fleet. This tender is classified under the services category, with a particular emphasis on fisheries science, and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 9th June 2017. The anticipated contract period is from 1st August 2017 to 31st December 2017, and the budget for this project ranges from £10,000 to £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the fishing industry, especially those with expertise in fisheries science and related services. Businesses that specialise in providing research, testing, and consultancy services in marine and fisheries contexts would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the collaborative nature of the Fisheries Science Partnership programme, involvement may also offer SMEs the chance to forge valuable connections within the fishing industry and with regulatory bodies such as Defra.

## Notice

FISHERIES SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP: FSP (2017-18) (56) COD END MESH SIZE TRIALS FOR THE SOUTH WEST OTTER TRAWL FLEET A Fishery Science Partnership (FSP) involving the fishing industry, Defra and Cefas scientists was established in 2003. Defra has confirmed the continued funding of the Fisheries Science Partnership programme for a further year in 2017/18. FOR FULL DETAILS DOWNLOAD THE TENDER PACKAGE AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/33894H8K29 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/7caa5417-227f-413c-ae82-fa62b653459c |
| 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 | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| 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

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7caa5417-227f-413c-ae82-fa62b653459c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7caa5417-227f-413c-ae82-fa62b653459c
  16th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-CEFAS-FSP-%282017-18%29-%2856%29/33894H8K29
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/33894H8K29

## Provenance

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