--- title: "CEFAS24-151 ITT for the provision to provide King Scallop Dredge Surveys" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-feacbad4-cb9c-46dd-afd0-c79796bf0cb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feacbad4-cb9c-46dd-afd0-c79796bf0cb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feacbad4-cb9c-46dd-afd0-c79796bf0cb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feacbad4-cb9c-46dd-afd0-c79796bf0cb7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-12-23" --- # CEFAS24-151 ITT for the provision to provide King Scallop Dredge Surveys Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feacbad4-cb9c-46dd-afd0-c79796bf0cb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feacbad4-cb9c-46dd-afd0-c79796bf0cb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feacbad4-cb9c-46dd-afd0-c79796bf0cb7.json) ## Summary Cefas is seeking to procure services through an open procedure for the project titled "CEFAS24-151 ITT for the provision to provide King Scallop Dredge Surveys". This project falls under the industry category of fishing, emergency and other special vessels (CPV 34513000) and is set to take place in the primary fishing grounds around England, including the English Channel, Bristol Channel, and the Yorkshire/Durham coast. The tender process is currently active, and the tender period concludes on 14th February 2025 at 12:00 PM. The awarded contract will commence on 14th March 2025 and run until 13th March 2029. The total value of this contract is estimated at £480,000, with a minimum budget of £400,000. This tender requires comprehensive management of a suitable vessel, including crew, victuals, and fuel for conducting annual dredge surveys in May and September over the contract duration. This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and fishing operations, particularly those with experience in conducting biological surveys and working collaboratively with scientific personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Selected businesses will have the opportunity to collaborate with Cefas and Defra, potentially fostering long-term business relationships and gaining recognition for contributing to crucial marine research. The opportunity to acquire a government contract of this scale and duration can bolster a company's portfolio and provide stable financial inflows over the next four years. ## Notice As part of an ongoing research project, Cefas is collaborating with Defra and industry partners to carry out dredge fishing surveys with the aim of determining harvestable biomass of king scallop in the main fishing grounds around England. This Contract seeks to secure a suitable vessel and all management, crew, victuals, fuel, and other services necessary to carry out the requirements. Aims and Objectives The main objectives of the survey will be to: - carry out tows at predetermined survey locations using Newhaven commercial and modified scallop dredges; - count and measure all king scallops in designated survey dredges and retain samples for further analysis in the laboratory; - identify and count bycatch species. Cefas will provide two scientists to oversee the survey operations and undertake the scientific data collection, working with the vessel crew to deliver the objectives of the survey. The Skipper will be required to discuss and agree with the scientists a Detailed Operational Plan (DOP) before commencement of the survey, including the overall objectives and tow locations. This may be done via telephone, video call or onsite visit to the supplier (whatever is more practical with the time permitted). Scope of Requirements Cefas is collaborating with Defra and industry partners to carry out dredge fishing surveys to assess harvestable biomass of king scallop in the main fishing grounds of the English Channel, the Bristol Channel, and along the Yorkshire/Durham coast. Over the course of two annual surveys (one in May and one in September), the aim is to carry out a combined total of up to 260 tows, each tow with the gear on the ground for a duration of 15 minutes, at a speed of 2.5-3.0 knots, using a combination of Newhaven commercial and modified scallop dredges which are deployed simultaneously. Please note that the advertised budget represents the full potential contract duration of 4 years. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-151 under opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85140e8c-b969-495b-901f-5a08a3c33ab2 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | 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 - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels - 34513100 - Fishing vessels - 34513550 - Survey vessels - 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew ## Release History - 23 Dec 2024 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85140e8c-b969-495b-901f-5a08a3c33ab2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85140e8c-b969-495b-901f-5a08a3c33ab2 23rd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feacbad4-cb9c-46dd-afd0-c79796bf0cb7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feacbad4-cb9c-46dd-afd0-c79796bf0cb7.json.