Scope
Reference
CEFAS25-26
Description
Remote electronic monitoring (REM), which uses cameras and sensors on a vessel to collect data on fishing activities, is an effective tool for scientific data collection and monitoring. Cefas use REM to support several research and development projects that collect information on catch, discards, and sensitive species bycatch. As the use of REM in monitoring UK fisheries increases, Cefas are looking to the market to understand what technologies and methods are available for generating quality assured data on fishing activity and sensitive species bycatch. We are interested to know more about outsourcing analysis of data, where systems are already installed on vessels, as well as what other, more comprehensive options might be available, which could include taking responsibility for system installation, maintenance, analysis and data provision.
Total value (estimated)
- £138,000 excluding VAT
- £165,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 June 2025
Engagement process description
Cefas will be holding two online engagement events on 04/06/2025 and 06/06/2025. Full details of how to register can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/market-engagement-event-for-fisheries-scientific-monitoring-data-using-rem-tickets-1345249269779?aff=oddtdtcreator
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 June 2025
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-5299-JGTN
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom
Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government