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title: "CEFAS23-157 Contract for services to support of Sri Lanka shark and ray trade under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)"
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# CEFAS23-157 Contract for services to support of Sri Lanka shark and ray trade under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041e38

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has concluded an award procedure for the "CEFAS23-157 Contract for services to support the Sri Lanka shark and ray trade under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)". The procurement stage was cancelled, and the contract was awarded to Blue Resources Trust. The contract's value amounts to £169,786.00 GBP, and it was signed on 25th January 2024. The contract pertains to environmental services, specifically supporting the shark and ray trade in Sri Lanka through various activities.

The ongoing "CEFAS23-157 ITT for technical expertise to support the Sri Lanka shark and ray trade, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)" tender, initiated by Cefas, aims to obtain technical expertise to further support the shark and ray trade in Sri Lanka. The tender falls under marine research services, with a budget of £160,000.00 GBP. The tender submission deadline is 10th January 2024, and the award period commenced on 1st December 2023. Interested parties can access the opportunity via the provided link on the Cefas website.

## Notice

Cefas requires the Supplier to provide services in support of the shark and ray trade in Sri Lanka, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In February 2023 Cefas supported species identification training through the UK Governments Ocean
Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) to frontline fisheries staff in Sri Lanka and engaged with the
fisheries directorate to discuss evidence priorities. Support with the revision of Sri Lanka's current National
Plan of Action (NPOA) for elasmobranchs and the associated activities around this was identified as a
priority. This includes the need to develop a full list of elasmobranch species being caught, landed, and
traded in Sri Lanka followed by the development of a national ID guide. This resource would then be used
as a training reference for existing and future staff within the fisheries departments, customs, and
coastguards in the field to support robust data collection, identify and prosecute illegal activities and thus
promote sustainable elasmobranch fisheries.
2. Aims and Objectives
The overarching aims and objectives of the project are:
1. To review and update the National Plan of Action (NPOA) for Sri Lanka's elasmobranch
populations in collaboration with the Fisheries department of Sri Lanka and Cefas and socialise
the developed plan with stakeholders in Sri Lanka.
2. Use visual and DNA-based approaches to identify elasmobranchs sampled at markets across
Sri Lanka to support the development of a national identification guide.
3. To provide technical support to two master's students working on DNA analysis of market
samples and population assessment methods.
4. Facilitate and deliver workshops on the visual identification of CITES listed elasmobranchs to
fisheries and trade management staff, using updated identification guides (post CITES
Convention of the Parties in Nov 2022 (COP19)).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006471-2024 |
| 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 | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £169,786 |

## 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 | BLUE RESOURCES TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006471-2024
- 1 Dec 2023 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035439-2023

## Notice URLs

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

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