Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc0-4601-717e-b704-5e8ef7b4f04a/mmo1329-2-traceability-in-the-uk-seafood-chain awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # MMO1329\_2 - Traceability in the UK Seafood chain [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Jan 2023 Deadline Closed 17 Oct 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Improving traceability, the extent to which fish can be verifiably tracked as it moves through the supply chain, is a key priority for Defra's Control & Enforcement policy team and the Marine Management Organisation. In the UK it is a legal requirement that all lots of fisheries and aquaculture products shall be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catching or harvesting to retail stage. In practice demonstration of compliance is highly variable. The key challenges to improving traceability of fish are: - Accurately linking the physical fish with the data which is reported by fishers - Ensuring that data is submitted on time, accurately and in the correct format - Maintaining the accuracy of data as fish moves between stages (including the possible mixing of fish from different vessels). Beyond the domestic arena, traceability is critical in ensuring that consignments of fish can be successfully exported abroad for processing, transport and ultimate sale. Often time is critical in these scenarios, as fresh seafood has a short shelf life. There are clear synergies between the work investigating potential technologies and innovations which could facilitate greater traceability accuracy and timeliness to fulfil domestic legislative goals and wider Government priorities to facilitate fish exports and trade. The UK's ability to reliably demonstrate compliance with international IUU regulations through catch certification validation etc. is also a fundamental part of demonstrating its status as a capable, compliant independent coastal state within the global system. The project proposed here intends to make progress on looking for solutions to challenges 1 and 3 above - the data-fish link and how it is tracked through the supply chain. Previous evidence report MMO1265\_2 investigated the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on fish boxes in Denmark and Belgium as a potential solution. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/88ceffc8-0841-4d91-bd53-bf830e3691fd) 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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