--- title: "CEFAS21-23 ITT Smartfish Digital Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e096f5e8-3846-4342-a3f5-6b1c7424c87d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e096f5e8-3846-4342-a3f5-6b1c7424c87d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e096f5e8-3846-4342-a3f5-6b1c7424c87d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e096f5e8-3846-4342-a3f5-6b1c7424c87d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-02-26" --- # CEFAS21-23 ITT Smartfish Digital Solution Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e096f5e8-3846-4342-a3f5-6b1c7424c87d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e096f5e8-3846-4342-a3f5-6b1c7424c87d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e096f5e8-3846-4342-a3f5-6b1c7424c87d.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is inviting tenders for the "CEFAS21-23 ITT Smartfish Digital Solution". This procurement, categorised under programming services of application software, aims to develop a digital solution for fishermen to record details of their catch and bycatch daily, possibly using automated GPS tracking. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 3rd March 2021. The subsequent contract period will commence on 17th March 2021 and conclude on 31st August 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is £60,000, applicable across various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and other regions. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for software development companies, particularly those with expertise in mobile application and database development. Eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should find the open procurement method advantageous, as it encourages competitive bids from a diverse range of suppliers. Businesses with capabilities in GPS integration, user-friendly interface design, and experience in the fisheries or environmental services sectors will be well-suited to engage in this contracting process. ## Notice Cefas are seeking a suitable supplier to develop and host a digital solution to allow a fisherman to directly input, into a database, details of his catch and bycatch on a daily basis as well as the location of the fishing activity. Ideally, positional information will be captured automatically, using GPS etc., and matched to the catch report. Cefas envisages a Smartphone application to be used for data entry. For further details https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/00881282017788BED9C9 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521c6c8a-c6a0-422f-9e5d-5e0676ccdd75 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212000 - Programming services of application software - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services - 72212600 - Database and operating software development services - 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems ## Release History - 26 Feb 2021 at 12:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521c6c8a-c6a0-422f-9e5d-5e0676ccdd75 - 9 Feb 2021 at 21:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521c6c8a-c6a0-422f-9e5d-5e0676ccdd75 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521c6c8a-c6a0-422f-9e5d-5e0676ccdd75 26th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/00881282017788BED9C9 Further details: ## Notice URLs - http://www.cefas.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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