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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas SIF global state of the art review of seafood industry innovation"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas SIF global state of the art review of seafood industry innovation

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7f1e931-8376-4de1-a647-6d4e7d401932

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas, based in Lowestoft, which has issued a tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas SIF global state of the art review of seafood industry innovation." This contract, valued at £46,000, falls under the services category, specifically research services, and aims to review innovation in the seafood industry through a comprehensive analysis of academic and grey literature, along with interviews with sector experts. The contract period commenced on 13th September 2019 and will conclude on 29th February 2020. The procurement method used for this initiative was an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline having been set for 2nd September 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development, particularly in marine research services or performance review services. Businesses with expertise in conducting literature reviews or feasibility studies within the seafood sector would be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By participating, these businesses can not only contribute to important sector research but also enhance their visibility and expertise in a growing industry, potentially leading to further collaboration and contract opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender is for a state-of-the-art review of innovation in the seafood industry of both academic and grey literature. The review should include academic and grey (non academic) literature and interviews with sector leads. The state-of-the-art review will consider the most current research and development relevant to the UK's fishing, aquaculture and seafood industries. The review will provide a critical survey of the extensive material produced in the past 4 years in all parts of the world, and a synthesis of current thinking. The synthesis will enable new perspectives and identify areas for potential future innovation. FULL DETAILS AVAILABLE AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Z583CDW47 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e55870-9674-4fbd-87db-d5a6539b9379 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRATEGIC INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2020 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e55870-9674-4fbd-87db-d5a6539b9379

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e55870-9674-4fbd-87db-d5a6539b9379
  14th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=525748468
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Z583CDW47

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