Published date: 30 October 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 January 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Fishing vessels - 34513100

  • Hire of vessels with crew - 60651000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£400,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

CF-0162200D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

30 October 2023

Closing date

5 January 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 May 2024

Contract end date

30 April 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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 tender seeks to secure 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.

Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS23-120 under opportunities.

About the buyer

Contact name

Jade Peek

Address

Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom

Email

procure@cefas.gov.uk