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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-f8d4870f-42ed-47b6-ae00-103c83d1a9cb

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement). This project falls under the Seafood industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom (postal code: PL4 8AA). The tender was of an open procedure (above threshold) type, with a contract value of £530,790.5. The tender period ended on 19th January 2023, and the contract is valid from 1st June 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This opportunity created by Defra is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to collaborate in the fisheries and aquaculture research domain. Businesses interested in sustainable fisheries management and data collection related to marine species interactions may find this tender process engaging. University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd is the awarded supplier for this project, showing a strong collaborative effort between industry and research organisations in advancing knowledge in UK fisheries and aquaculture.

## 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/ee28678d-d9a1-4fbd-8bf2-632a0b8f4a58 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £530,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £530,790 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15250000 - Seafood

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2023 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee28678d-d9a1-4fbd-8bf2-632a0b8f4a58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee28678d-d9a1-4fbd-8bf2-632a0b8f4a58
  9th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be0b8f75-bbbe-400a-ac2b-b397018ee4bc
  Redacted contract ref C17349 University of Plymouth Enterprise Lot 1

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