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title: "CEFAS23-151 Contract for vessel charter for tuna tagging"
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# CEFAS23-151 Contract for vessel charter for tuna tagging

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e03cfbda-f4a1-42fc-9219-9c2ca8208732

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## Summary

The award was granted by Cefas for the contract titled "CEFAS23-151 Contract for vessel charter for tuna tagging". The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold) for research vessel services. The contract value amounts to £15,000 in GBP. The tender period ended on 4th October 2023, with the contract period starting on 5th October 2023 and ending on 31st December 2023. The buying organisation Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, was the contracting authority.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses well-suited for providing vessel charter services for tuna tagging, especially those with experience in operating specialist vessels with specific capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract. The location for service delivery is in Wales, United Kingdom. Businesses keen on scientific research vessel services should closely monitor similar tender opportunities to support their growth.

## Notice

Cefas require chartering of a specialist vessel with crew, with a home office license for tuna tagging, and with specific vessel specifications and capabilities to allow the animals to be tagged appropriately from a welfare and scientific perspective.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f92b893-b37c-4d94-b1ed-bc6fa2b610af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROB RENNIE PLANT & CONSTUCTION (CUSTOM CHARTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f92b893-b37c-4d94-b1ed-bc6fa2b610af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f92b893-b37c-4d94-b1ed-bc6fa2b610af
  27th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78b76bb5-7b20-484b-b871-20ed3020a4ff
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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