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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Research Vessel (RV) Management Services for Cefas"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Research Vessel (RV) Management Services for Cefas

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS ACTING THROUGH CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6c556f6-ae96-427d-b261-fb3d64415d1e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, acting through Cefas, has completed the procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Research Vessel (RV) Management Services for Cefas". This procurement falls under the research vessel services category and took place across various locations including the UK and European territories. The award, valued at £60 million, follows a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure, with the contract period set from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025. The tender period closed on 28 November 2019, and the official award notice was published on 7 January 2020.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime management and research services, particularly those with experience in managing research vessels. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially accessible, as it encourages their participation. Companies in the sectors of marine logistics, environmental research, and technical support are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, aligning their capabilities with Cefas's needs for innovative and effective vessel management solutions.

## Notice

Cefas requires a RV Management Services Contract for RV Cefas Endeavour

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44dcab94-6453-4b55-93a5-2d48831b3427 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS ACTING THROUGH 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A W SHIP MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44dcab94-6453-4b55-93a5-2d48831b3427

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44dcab94-6453-4b55-93a5-2d48831b3427
  7th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=459662571
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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