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title: "Fisheries science for sustainable management of our seas"
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# Fisheries science for sustainable management of our seas

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042a7a

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, acting as the buyer, has awarded a contract for the project titled "Fisheries science for sustainable management of our seas" to Bangor University, School of Ocean Sciences. The procurement falls under the services category and involves conducting various marine research activities related to scallop, bass, and whelk stock assessments in Wales. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is valued at £395,000 and was signed on January 2, 2024. The key aim of the tender is to obtain scientific data to inform the development and implementation of Fisheries Management Plans.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine research services industry to collaborate with Bangor University on cutting-edge research projects focused on sustainable shellfish management. Companies with expertise in marine research and analysis are well-suited to compete for subcontracting opportunities related to conducting surveys, stock assessments, and data analysis. This tender also highlights the vital role that specialised academic institutions like Bangor University play in advancing scientific knowledge and supporting sustainable environmental practices in the marine sector.

## Notice

Scallop annual survey and assessment Scallop seabed integrity metric Bass FMP evidence Whelk stock assessment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of scallop, bass, and whelk stock surveys and analyses to inform the development and implementation of Fisheries Management Plans as set out in the Joint Fisheries Statement. The work will include the following: 1. Scallop annual survey and assessment including: Finalise lab work from 2023 survey; Conduct March 2024 survey; and Stock assessment design and application (alongside ICES scallop working group). 2. Scallop seabed integrity metric including: Design baseline survey; Conduct survey March 2024; and Lab work post-survey started. 3. Bass FMP evidence including: Design stable isotope sampling and purchase lab time for analysing bass samples from mid-Wales (25 fish need to be sampled spring/summer); Home Office personal license training for new staff member for bass tagging; and Purchase 50 Data Storage Tags (DST) for use tagging bass spring/summer. 4. Whelk stock assessment including: Review current whelk assessment methodology and advise; and Re-design whelk survey based on review.

### Procurement Information

Bangor University are the leading academic research institute for sustainable shellfish research and management in Wales. Bangor University also host the leading research groups on European seabass stock management in Wales. The data for 2 out of 3 aspects is using data owned by Bangor, the third aspect is the scallop survey itself for which Bangor owns the only vessel available capable of delivering the service, the only other vessel owned by Cefas is fully booked for the next year so unable to deliver this work. Research has failed to identify any other vessels capable of the work. In addition, Bangor have the standard operating procedures, staff, contacts and scientific equipment to deliver this survey in the timeframe required, which could not be met by anyone else. They are technically uniquely positioned, with the trained staff, facilities, experience, skills, knowledge, and existing data to deliver the work at pace. From the information above, Bangor University are the only organisation capable of delivering this work, and so the request falls within the requirements of Regulation 32(2)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations as "competition is absent for technical reasons".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000122-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £395,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BANGOR UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF OCEAN SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000122-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

## Provenance

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