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title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS FSP (2017-18) (57)"
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# GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS FSP (2017-18) (57)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fed9b98c-3158-45cc-aa8c-2201cc0c8b57

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation is inviting tenders for the project titled "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS FSP (2017-18) (57)", focusing on selectivity differences in the Wash brown shrimp fishery. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to fishing vessels, and is located in Lowestoft, East of England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 9th June 2017. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st October 2017 and conclude by 31st January 2018, with a total contract value of £25,000 and a minimum value of £10,000. The process follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in the fishing industry, particularly those with expertise in fisheries science or related services. As Cefas has indicated suitability for SMEs, companies that specialise in environmental and ecological studies related to fishing practices or equipment development will be well-placed to compete. Engaging with this procurement could enhance business growth by positioning successful bidders as key contributors to sustainable fisheries management.

## Notice

SELECTIVITY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OLDER AND NEWER TRAWL DESIGNS IN THE WASH BROWN SHRIMP FISHERY and SURVIVAL OF DISCARDED CATCH IN THE WASH BROWN SHRIMP FISHERY. A Fishery Science Partnership (FSP) involving the fishing industry, Defra and Cefas scientists was established in 2003. Defra has confirmed the continued funding of the Fisheries Science Partnership programme for a further year in 2017/18. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE TENDER PACKAGE FOR FULL DETAILS: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/W8738F8T49 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/bea7731d-b9f5-4fe6-8968-812a3c501c32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| 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

- 16 May 2017 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea7731d-b9f5-4fe6-8968-812a3c501c32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea7731d-b9f5-4fe6-8968-812a3c501c32
  16th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-CEFAS-FSP-%282017-18%29-%2857%29/W8738F8T49
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/W8738F8T49

## Provenance

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