Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c11-7a01-72b8-8c3a-0dc9d7d2e2a2/gb-lowestoft-cefas-thornback-ray-survivability-in-the-thames-otter-trawl awarded GB open procedure # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Thornback ray survivability in the Thames otter trawl [Cefas](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cefas) Often single bidder Estimated value £8,000 Published 27 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 26 Jul 2017 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER DETAILS BY REGISTERING AT [delta-esourcing.com/respond/4TB3S64WJ7](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4TB3S64WJ7) The primary objective of this project is to estimate survival rate of discarded juvenile and adult thornback ray (Raja clavata) caught in the Thames thornback ray otter trawl fishery. The information may be used to support an application for exemption from the Landing Obligation (LO) under the high survival provision. The information on thornback ray discard survival may be used to supplement management advice, in particular in constructing Discard Plans and evidencing applications for exemptions to the Landing Obligation (LO) for thornback ray under the high survival provision. The trials will take place between July 2017 and October 2017. The work will involve a maximum of 6 days of fishing under charter, possibly spread over several weeks, with a possible routine of a few day's fishing followed by several days monitoring the survival of thornback ray returned to an onshore tank system. The study will involve the capture and release of live thornback ray that have been tagged using data storage tags, as well as the retention and landing of live thornback ray in tanks for captive monitoring studies. The survey will require two scientist to be onboard the vessel while fishing. This tender is seeking an otter trawler, with a skipper experienced in fishing for thornback ray in the Thames study area. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification Fishing vessels Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7a50a24e-f406-4f5c-b859-a931c428ec52) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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