Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
Contact
Jade Peek
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra-family-force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://defra-family-force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CEFAS23-120 Contract for Scallop Dredge Surveys
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 May 2024
End date
30 April 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month extensions are to be awarded on an annual basis subject to confirmation of funding and are NOT guaranteed.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 January 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 5 January 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 October 2023
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Body
N/A
N/A
N/A
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit