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title: "ID 3357796 DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division - Arrangement, Build and Delivery of a Catamaran Survey Vessel - using the provision of Regulation 32(2)(a)."
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# ID 3357796 DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division - Arrangement, Build and Delivery of a Catamaran Survey Vessel - using the provision of Regulation 32(2)(a).

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - MARINE AND FISHERIES DIVISION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b91

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Marine and Fisheries Division is currently engaged in the implementation of a tender for the arrangement, build, and delivery of a Catamaran Survey Vessel, identified by tender ID 3357796. This project falls under the research vessel services category within the services procurement sector and is being conducted in the UK. The procurement is in the active award stage, having a contract value of approximately £1,013,478 and spanning a duration of 630 days, starting from the date signed, which was on 11 March 2021. Key details indicate that the vessel must meet specific design and operational requirements, capable of conducting marine survey work and providing emergency response services.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine vessel construction and design, particularly those who can deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. Companies with expertise in multidisciplinary marine survey capabilities and a proven track record in delivering projects that align with statutory environmental standards would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, this opportunity is ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to fulfil the tender's requirements effectively within the stipulated deadlines.

## Notice

The current Research Vessel (RV) Capitella, owned and operated by DAERA, Marine and Fisheries Division, conducts the marine scientific work programme in compliance with the Department's statutory and policy responsibilities. The Client requires a replacement for RV Capitella which has reached the end of its service life. The new vessel must: 1. Provide a medium term marine survey capability and innovative design solution (15-20 years) 2. Be physically and technically capable of conducting multidisciplinary marine survey work. 3. Maintain an emergency response capability (rapid response to marine pollution events). 4. Demonstrate value for money. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is the National Authority. The vessel is not classed and shall be certificated by any of the Certifying Authorities authorised under the Workboat Code Edition 2 (latest version).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The current Research Vessel (RV) Capitella, owned and operated by DAERA, Marine and Fisheries Division (MandFD), conducts the marine scientific work programme in compliance with the Department's statutory and policy responsibilities. The Client requires a replacement for RV Capitella which has reached the end of its service life and must: - Provide a medium term marine survey capability and innovative design solution (15-20 years) - Be physically and technically capable of conducting multidisciplinary marine survey work - Maintain an emergency response capability (rapid response to marine pollution events). Please refer to the Technical Specification for more details on the services required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024620-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,013,478 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - MARINE AND FISHERIES DIVISION |
| Additional buyers | OFFICIAL NAME: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - MARINE AND FISHERIES |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT28 3EL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Stonyford |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLYTH CATAMARANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport
- 63720000 - Support services for water transport
- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 14:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024620-2021
- 15 Mar 2021 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005152-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:603177-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.blythcatamarans.co.uk/

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