Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
Contact person: Defra
Telephone: +44 2072385921
E-mail: DGCEnquiries@defra.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Open Procurement
Reference number: Project 36818
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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 can include data collection to support the development of Fisheries Management Plans and research to support the development of fisheries management measures which contribute towards the Precautionary, Sustainability, Ecosystem, Bycatch, and Climate Change objectives. The data to be collected and subsequent analysis will be proposed by the UK fishing/seafood industry in collaboration with an appropriate research organisation.
The Authority will require data to be collected in established ways, as set out in the appropriate MEDIN data collection standards (MEDIN – Marine Environmental Data and Information Network ).
The Authority will also require data to be openly published by uploading to the appropriate MEDIN data archive centre and by requiring contractors to publish a scientific report that sets out the data collected, the methodology used and analysis of that data.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
3 629 325.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: One
II.2.1) Title
Fisheries Data Collection
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 Fisheries Data Collection
Enhanced data collection is required to ensure UK fisheries policy, management and negotiation decisions are based on the best possible science and evidence. There are challenges around implementing the sustainable management of stocks; some of these are data limited stocks and species which have complex life-histories that affect our ability to assess their status.
Contracts awarded under this Lot will be expected to address key data and knowledge gaps to develop monitoring, assessment and management approaches, particularly for data-limited stocks. These aspects form a key component of the Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) that will guide our future management of fisheries.
These types of projects would include:
• Stock assessments and understanding life history parameters such as growth and maturity.
• Establishing sustainable harvest limits for data poor stocks, including appropriate metrics.
• Ecological processes such as predator-prey relationships.
• Stock definition.
• Rates of discards and impact of selectivity measures.
Research and data collection which supports the development of Fisheries Management Plans, and projects on data-limited stocks and non-quota species are particularly encouraged. This includes, but is not limited to, deep sea stocks, cuttlefish, squid, skates, rays, shellfish and other data poor species. Defra set out the timetable for publishing FMPs in the Joint Fisheries Statement and we would welcome proposals that contribute to those plans scheduled for publishing in 2023.
Improved data could lead to increased opportunities for the UK fishing industry and seafood sector by supporting operational flexibility and, by supporting improvements in traceability (tracking seafood supply chains and limiting mislabelling of products by location or species), to demonstrating environmental credentials and provide improved market access.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Value for Money
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Mixed Fisheries and Selectivity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The main UK fisheries catch a mix of commercial species and stocks. A key challenge remains in exploiting the fishing opportunities from healthy commercial stocks whilst simultaneously protecting vulnerable stocks and other protected marine species and habitats.
There is a need to deliver research and data collection on technical measures in selectivity that significantly reduce environmental impacts, bycatches and discards whilst maintaining fishing opportunities within advised limits. The UK remains fully committed to ending the wasteful discarding of fish and minimising catches of sensitive and protected marine species.
Contracts awarded under this lot will fund research and data collection on technical measures which aim to address these challenges.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Value for Money
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Research into marine aquaculture. Inland and freshwater aquaculture is not currently eligible for funding.
This area of funding will be focussed on improving our understanding of the ecosystem benefits of marine aquaculture, for example aquaculture as a nature-based solution to ecological contaminants and improving our understanding of how the environmental impacts of existing aquaculture systems can be minimised.
To focus on research in the following areas:
• Understanding the ecosystem benefits of aquaculture e.g. seaweed, bivalves etc
• Practical proposals of aquaculture as a nature-based solution and the identification of areas that could benefit from this.
• Minimising the environmental impacts of existing aquaculture systems, including escapees; disease & parasite management; recirculation, control and reduction of discharges.
• Ecological impacts and benefits of seaweed farming, offshore aquaculture, and recirculation to generate additional evidence on ecological impacts and benefits.
Improved data and knowledge could lead to increased opportunities for the aquaculture sector by supporting the development of fish farming as a nature-based solution towards sustainable fisheries management. Minimising environmental impacts and increasing our understanding of the ecosystem benefits of aquaculture will increase the accessibility of seafood whilst sustainably using marine resources towards the development of healthy stocks.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Value for Money
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Other factors which impact on fishing opportunities and adaptations
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot focuses on research and data collection to increase our understanding of impacts and on potential adaptions which could be made to improve fisheries outcomes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Value for Money
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-021269
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 65322
Title: Evaluating lobster fishery opportunities at an offshore wind farm in the UK
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 236 641.64
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 65329
Title: Monitoring programme to collect biological data on national fisheries
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Fish Producers' Organisation
Hessle
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 200 014.57
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 65331
Title: Bass Tissue Bank Project
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Essex
Colchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 204 202.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 65324
Title: The impact of mobile demersal fishing on blue carbon in seabed sediments
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bangor University
Bangor
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 249 999.92
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 65326
Title: Farntastic Project
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEFAS
Lowestoft
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 65325
Title: Seabed Ecosystem Project
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bangor University
Bangor
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 249 999.48
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 65328
Title: CodSELect
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marine Scotland Science
Montrose
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 179 594.05
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 65330
Title: Assessment of seafloor fishing gear interactions and ecosystem response to disturbance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ulster University
Ulster
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 249 640.59
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 65323
Title: Ecosystem Benefits of UK Oyster Aquaculture Sites
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Atlantic Edge Oyster Ltd
Haverfordwest
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 129 179.16
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
DEFRA
17 Noble House
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/12/2022