--- title: "CEFAS22-82 Seafood Innovation Fund - Call 4 R&D" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db615d88-b8e8-4552-9a87-e349a642826d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db615d88-b8e8-4552-9a87-e349a642826d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db615d88-b8e8-4552-9a87-e349a642826d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db615d88-b8e8-4552-9a87-e349a642826d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-09-22" --- # CEFAS22-82 Seafood Innovation Fund - Call 4 R&D Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db615d88-b8e8-4552-9a87-e349a642826d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db615d88-b8e8-4552-9a87-e349a642826d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db615d88-b8e8-4552-9a87-e349a642826d.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal has issued a tender under the Seafood Innovation Fund for research and development activities in the seafood industry. The procurement stage is currently at the R&D application stage for Call 4, with a deadline for applications set at 12 noon on Wednesday, 7th December 2022. The project's duration can be up to 18 months and the total contract value is £3,240,000. This open tender opportunity is suitable for services providers in the research and experimental development sector. This tender provides opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs who specialize in research and development services, particularly in marine research. Businesses interested in securing government funding for their R&D projects can participate in this competitive process. Key dates to note include the deadline for full applications on 7th December 2022 and Expression of Interest submissions by 31st October 2022. Online briefing events will also be scheduled for interested participants. This tender aims to enhance innovation in the seafood industry while promoting value for money in project outcomes. ## Notice The Seafood Innovation Fund is a UK Government programme. It is part of the Science and Innovation Pillar of the UK Seafood Fund and aims to support research and development (R&D) activities to secure the future of the seafood industries. The Seafood Innovation Fund is open for R&D stage applications for Call 4. This is an open call. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday, 7th December 2022 . The programme is accepting applications for R&D projects, with project duration of up to 18 months. Funding will be uncapped for this application period. However, applicants MUST demonstrate a projects value for money. Applications and supporting documents can be submitted through the Bravo Technical Envelope. If you are submitting more than one application, this must be done through separate Technical Envelopes. Multiple applications to one Technical Envelope WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please contact Procurement via the Message Centre for details. Expressions of Interest (EOI) can be submitted via the Seafood Innovation Mailbox: seafoodinnovationfund@cefas.co.uk . EOIs can be submitted via the mailbox up to 17:00 (GMT) on Monday, 31st October 2022. You are still eligible to submit a full application even if you do not submit an EOI. Furthermore, submitting an EOI does not guarantee that you will successfully receive funding at the full application stage. Online briefing events will be held on Wednesday 19 October at 13:00 and Friday 11 November at 11:00. Please see the timetable in the Invitation to Tender document for links to Eventbrite where you will need to register if you would like to attend. Other key dates for this competition can be found within the Invitation to Tender document. No applications can be accepted after the deadline. If you would like the application documents in Welsh, please contact Procurement via the Message Centre as soon as possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d3d6ce-dbed-406e-9b6b-fc31f17ef988 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 1 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,240,000 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 22 Sep 2022 at 07:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d3d6ce-dbed-406e-9b6b-fc31f17ef988 - 21 Sep 2022 at 07:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d3d6ce-dbed-406e-9b6b-fc31f17ef988 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d3d6ce-dbed-406e-9b6b-fc31f17ef988 22nd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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