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title: "Scallop \"Disco\" Potting: an at-scale regional pilot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d5c"
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# Scallop "Disco" Potting: an at-scale regional pilot

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d5c

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) awarded a contract to Fishtek Marine Ltd for the project titled "Scallop ‘Disco’ Potting: an at-scale regional pilot." This research services procurement involved the provision of new information on scallop stocks densities, investigating impacts of scallop potting, and reviewing potential risks to other marine life. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender from Defra offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in research services within the environmental protection industry. The project aims to enhance knowledge of marine ecosystems and sustainable fishing practices. Businesses with expertise in marine research, data analysis, and environmental impact assessment are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The aim of the project is to:
1. provide new information on scallop stocks densities and structure in the inshore area which is currently limited (all catches, sizes, measured and aged).
2. investigate the potential impacts of scallop potting in currently unfished areas.
3. ascertain whether scallop potting presents an overexploitation risk to crabs, lobsters, and scallops.
4. review the potential wider impacts (bycatch/discards) of using light in scallop pots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the project is to:
1. provide new information on scallop stocks densities and structure in the inshore area which is currently limited (all catches, sizes, measured and aged).
2. investigate the potential impacts of scallop potting in currently unfished areas.
3. ascertain whether scallop potting presents an overexploitation risk to crabs, lobsters, and scallops.
4. review the potential wider impacts (bycatch/discards) of using light in scallop pots.

### Procurement Information

Single economic operator with submitted patents for the bespoke equipment / services to be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006343-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 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 | £249,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHTEK MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006343-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fishtekmarine.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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