Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Contact
Defra Group Commercial
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Buyer's address
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund – Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of the FISP Scheme is to support industry and research collaborations to prepare full research proposals into Part B procurement tenders. Part B contracts were given to consortiums of industry and research organisations to collect data that improves the knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management. This scheme will promote and strengthen collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations to collect data that meets the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £781,977.87
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Heriot Watt University, Research Engagement Hub, The Avenue, Edinburgh.
EH14 4AS
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the FISP Scheme is to support industry and research collaborations to prepare full research proposals into Part B procurement tenders. Part B contracts were given to consortiums of industry and research organisations to collect data that improves the knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management. This scheme will promote and strengthen collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations to collect data that meets the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Expertise and Capability / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability, Social and Industry Value / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Dissemination and Publication / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-034623
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Heriot-Watt University
2 Marsham Street
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
Telephone
+44 1314513070
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
SC000278
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £781,977.87
Lowest offer: £781,977.87 / Highest offer: £781,977.87 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs