Scallop “Disco” Potting: an at-scale regional pilot

Official notice

Authority: Defra Network eTendering Portal

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Research & Development (R&D) (73) Delivery: UK

Awarded value£250,000published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 26 Feb 2024no call for competition

Awarded to Fishtek Marine Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The aim of the project is to:<br/>1. provide new information on scallop stocks densities and structure in the inshore area which is currently limited (all catches, sizes, measured and aged).<br/>2. investigate the potential impacts of scallop potting in currently unfished areas.<br/>3. ascertain whether scallop potting presents an overexploitation risk to crabs, lobsters, and scallops.<br/>4. review the potential wider impacts (bycatch/discards) of using light in scallop pots.

CPV: Research services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Awarded

Delivery: UK

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 28 Feb 2024, 10:04 GMT
Last source update: 28 Feb 2024, 10:04 GMT
Authority reference: C23393
FTS notice number: 2024/S 000-006343
Classification (CPV): Research services
Delivery area: UK
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d5c Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: Single economic operator with submitted patents for the bespoke equipment / services to be provided.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £250,0001 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 26 Feb 2024

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Fishtek Marine LtdSME	£250,000 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 006343-2024-1 · Fishtek Marine LtdSME
Signed
26 Feb 2024
Value
£250,000
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Defra Network eTendering Portal

Contracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsEnvironmental protection Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UK, SW1P 4DFContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Fishtek Marine LtdAwarded supplier10448564 Unit 1a, Webbers Way, Dartington, Devon, Torquay, South West, TQ96JYContact phone

Official documents & specifications

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