Published date: 5 July 2023

This notice was replaced on 5 July 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 5 July 2023, last edited 7 July 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

SW1P 3JR

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

CF-0099800D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

5 July 2023

Closing date

30 August 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 November 2023

Contract end date

31 October 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

To reduce bycatch of sensitive species which includes cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), elasmobranchs (sharks, skates and rays), seabirds and seals in line with the Fisheries Act 2020 ecosystem objective that 'incidental catches of sensitive marine species are minimised and, where possible, eliminated' and the UK Marine Strategy to meet Good Environmental Status. It will also support the implementation of the UK Bycatch Mitigation Initiative (published August 2022).

About the buyer

Contact name

Defra

Address

Defra
London
SW1P 3JR
UK

Email

Network.Procurement@defra.gov.uk