--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Common Skate Survey 2017" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e31fa1d7-ff37-4d32-b140-68b79c23a68d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e31fa1d7-ff37-4d32-b140-68b79c23a68d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e31fa1d7-ff37-4d32-b140-68b79c23a68d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e31fa1d7-ff37-4d32-b140-68b79c23a68d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2017-07-11" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Common Skate Survey 2017 Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e31fa1d7-ff37-4d32-b140-68b79c23a68d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e31fa1d7-ff37-4d32-b140-68b79c23a68d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e31fa1d7-ff37-4d32-b140-68b79c23a68d.json) ## Summary The Cefas agency is currently conducting a tender for the "Cefas Common Skate Survey 2017", aimed at engaging a designated fishing vessel for a maximum of 7 days to carry out a survey in specified ICES divisions in the Celtic Sea region. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 18th July 2017. The total contract value is estimated at £25,000, with a minimum bid requirement of £10,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2017 and conclude by 31st October 2017, and it falls under the services category with a focus on fishing vessels. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine services, particularly those that own or operate fishing vessels qualified to undertake environmental surveys. Companies specialising in fisheries research, marine biology, or related services would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance business visibility within the marine research community but also contribute to critical environmental management efforts in line with the new Common Fisheries Policy. Interested parties should ensure they review the full tender package to understand the requirements and prepare their submissions accordingly. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 11 July 2017 for the following reason: An amendment has been made to this notice to extend the deadline to 31st July 2017Cefas is seeking to commission a named fishing vessel for up to 7 days (more likely 5 days) to undertake a common skate survey in ICES Division VIIe, VIIf and VIIh - ICES rectangles 28 D9, 28E0, 28E1 28E2, 28E2 and 28E3.The primary aim of the common skate survey is to collect field data on the common skate complex in the Celtic Sea region. The data collected will assist Defra/Cefas in developing a robust case for more effective regional management of common skate in light of the new Common Fisheries Policy Landing Obligation and anticipated species split for common skate (formal recognition of the two species making up the common skate complex). Interested parties are required to DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER PACKAGE AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W97S42G2JQ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b451642-dc00-49c0-8ef7-c577ef3658ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34513100 - Fishing vessels ## Release History - 11 Jul 2017 at 13:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b451642-dc00-49c0-8ef7-c577ef3658ab - 11 Jul 2017 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b451642-dc00-49c0-8ef7-c577ef3658ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b451642-dc00-49c0-8ef7-c577ef3658ab 11th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-Common-Skate-Survey-2017/W97S42G2JQ Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W97S42G2JQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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