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ID 5422428 - DAERA AFBI - Charter of Fishing Vessels for Fisheries Science Partnership and Commercial Acoustic Pelagic Surveys

AFBI

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: AFBI

Buyer Address: 18a Newforge Lane, Belfast, UK, BT9 5PX, United Kingdom

Contact Name: SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk

Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
258580.0 GBP
Published
04 Jun 2025, 14:37
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
90700000 - Environmental services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ATLANTIC TRAWLERS KILKEEL LIMITED, GLENLUCE FISHING CO. LIMITED
Official Source
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Description

AFBI is seeking to commission two fishing vessels to conduct surveys include all management, crew, victuals, and other services necessary. The Contract is divided into Lots based on survey type as follows and requires: Lot 1 - Fisheries Science Partnership Semi-Pelagic survey A vessel to carry out a semi-pelagic trawl survey with space to accommodate at least one scientist, and; Lot 2 - Commercial Acoustic Pelagic Survey A vessel to carry out an acoustic and pelagic trawl survey with space to accommodate at least three scientists. Fishing/surveys will be undertaken within the Irish Sea (ICES Area 6a and 7a, dependent on individual trial/survey). The Skipper must have experience of working the defined fishing gear in the defined area and have landed the targeted species for sale. The initial contract period is for 4 years with 2 further optional extension period of up to 1 year each. Please refer to the document entitled “ID 5422428 – Specification)” for full details of the requirement.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - Fisheries Science Partnership Semi-Pelagic survey

Lot Description: AFBI is seeking to commission two fishing vessels to conduct surveys include all management, crew, victuals, and other services necessary. The Contract is divided into Lots based on survey type as follows and requires: Lot 1 - Fisheries Science Partnership Semi-Pelagic survey A vessel to carry out a semi-pelagic trawl survey with space to accommodate at least one scientist, and; Lot 2 - Commercial Acoustic Pelagic Survey A vessel to carry out an acoustic and pelagic trawl survey with space to accommodate at least three scientists. Fishing/surveys will be undertaken within the Irish Sea (ICES Area 6a and 7a, dependent on individual trial/survey). The Skipper must have experience of working the defined fishing gear in the defined area and have landed the targeted species for sale. The initial contract period is for 4 years with 2 further optional extension period of up to 1 year each. Please refer to the document entitled “ID 5422428 – Specification)” for full details of the requirement. Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.7 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the. Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The Buyer may extend the Contract for 2 optional periods of up to 1 year each by giving not less than 6 months’ notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Qualitative Criteria Lots 1 and 2

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Total Contract Price

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Commercial Acoustic Pelagic Survey

Lot 2 Status: cancelled

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: The Buyer may extend the Contract for 2 optional periods of up to 1 year each by giving not less than 6 months’ notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Qualitative Criteria Lots 1 and 2

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Total Contract Price

Contracts

Contract Title: Lot 1 - Fisheries Science Partnership Semi-Pelagic survey

Contract Title: Lot 2 - Commercial Acoustic Pelagic Survey

Awards

Award Title: Lot 1 - Fisheries Science Partnership Semi-Pelagic survey

Award Title: Lot 2 - Commercial Acoustic Pelagic Survey

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