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title: "CEFAS23-120 Contract for Scallop Dredge Surveys"
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# CEFAS23-120 Contract for Scallop Dredge Surveys

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04101d

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has completed the procurement process for the "CEFAS23-120 Contract for Scallop Dredge Surveys" in the services category. The contract involved conducting dredge fishing surveys around England to determine the harvestable biomass of king scallops. Evening Star FR LLP was awarded the contract worth £430,000. The contract was signed on 26th February 2024.

The active tender for the same project seeks to secure a suitable vessel for conducting the surveys. The estimated contract value is £500,000, with a contract period from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2028. This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing vessels with crew and necessary services for scallop dredge surveys. Interested parties can download the Bidder Pack and submit bids before the tender period ends on 5th January 2024.

## 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 secures a suitable vessel and all management, crew, victuals, fuel, and other services necessary to carry out the requirements.

The main objectives of the survey will be to:

- carry out tows at predetermined survey locations using standard commercial and modified scallop dredges;
- count and measure all king scallops in designated survey dredges and collect samples for further analysis in the laboratory;
- identify and count bycatch species.

Cefas will provide two scientists to oversee the survey operations, 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 selected tenderer (whatever is more practical with the time permitted).

Please note that the initial contract period is for one year, and 3 x 12 month extensions may be awarded subject to receiving further funding however, these extensions are not guaranteed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 secures a suitable vessel and all management, crew, victuals, fuel, and other services necessary to carry out the requirements.

The main objectives of the survey will be to:

- carry out tows at predetermined survey locations using standard commercial and modified scallop dredges;
- count and measure all king scallops in designated survey dredges and collect samples for further analysis in the laboratory;
- identify and count bycatch species.

Cefas will provide two scientists to oversee the survey operations, 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 selected tenderer (whatever is more practical with the time permitted).

Please note that the initial contract period is for one year, and 3 x 12 month extensions may be awarded subject to receiving further funding however, these extensions are not guaranteed.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extensions are to be awarded on an annual basis subject to confirmation of funding and are NOT guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007486-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £430,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| 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 | EVENING STAR FR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007486-2024
- 30 Oct 2023 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031987-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family-force.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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