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title: "Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)"
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# Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e288134b-312f-48cb-a382-c3a8ff9022df

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## Summary

The contract for "Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)" was awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) as the buying organisation. The contract falls under the "Seafood" industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom (postal code: PO1 2UP). The procurement process has been completed, with a total contract value of £569,360.87 in GBP. The contract period starts from June 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2025.

This tender, managed through an open procedure, offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to collaborate with research institutions. Businesses in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, particularly those focused on marine environmental research and sustainable fisheries management, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on industry and research collaborations to improve knowledge and data collection aligns with the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020, providing a platform for innovation and growth within the sector.

## Notice

The purpose of the FISP Scheme is to support industry and research collaborations to prepare full research proposals into Part B procurement tenders. Part B contracts were given to consortiums of industry and research organisations to collect data that improves the knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management. This scheme will promote and strengthen collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations to collect data that meets the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e62f8623-2ac7-46e6-a096-7dac322dcb5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £569,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £569,360 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15250000 - Seafood

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e62f8623-2ac7-46e6-a096-7dac322dcb5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e62f8623-2ac7-46e6-a096-7dac322dcb5f
  8th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2442f22a-fb23-4590-a79d-0f5197d7fdbc
  Redacted contract ref C17346 Uni of Portsmouth

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