Published date: 21 May 2021

This notice was replaced on 21 May 2021

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Early engagement (published 21 May 2021, last edited 21 May 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Fishing-vessel services - 63726700

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

tender_273985/962356

Published date

21 May 2021

Closing date

4 June 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Historically the measurement of fishing net mesh size was carried out by the fisheries officer using a 'push' gauge. The push gauge was a calibrated brass triangle that the inspector pushed into the net to determine the size of mesh. The inconsistency with this approach was that the determination of the maximum mesh size was dependent on the strength of the inspector. This opened the pathway to legal challenge therefore a different measuring device needed to be developed.

This notice is being issued to gather market information on the availability of this product and services.

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Additional text

This is a request for gathering market information. Please read the attached Specification and if have a product that can meet our requirements please contact Andy McCabe to discuss further (andy.mccabe@defra.gov.uk)

About the buyer

Address

Lancaster House, Hampshire Court
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 7YH
England

Email

andy.mccabe@defra.gov.uk