Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ccb-4b7f-7071-bd19-ebded5956fe3/cefas23-61-request-for-quotation-for-an-inshore-beam-otter-trawl-vessel-charter closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CEFAS23-61 Request For Quotation for an Inshore Beam /Otter Trawl Vessel Charter [Cefas](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cefas) Often single bidder Estimated value £13,000 to £18,000 Published 7 Jun 2023 Deadline Closed 21 Jun 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cefas are looking to monitor the yearly recruitment of cuttlefish to further inform knowledge of stock size for these short-lived shellfish. Recruitment is defined as the new incoming individuals which enter the fishery. Recruitment strength varies substantially from year to year in many fish stocks worldwide. Cuttlefish being short-lived, with a 2-3 year life span, exploitation depends heavily on recruitment. In August 2023 Cefas are looking to test a pilot recruitment survey considering the location, the type of gear, the type of vessels as well as the feasibility of conducting such a survey in the long term. Cefas are seeking to procure an inshore fishing vessel equipped with Beam or Otter trawl that can be fitted with a fine mesh liner for fishing juvenile (3-7cm) cuttlefish in the South West of England (Cornwall, Devon and/or Dorset). Cefas requires the vessel to deploy gear at specific locations (to be determined with the expert support of the Skipper ahead of survey) possibly close to shore, with the aim to successfully capture early stage juvenile cuttlefish. Download the Bidder Pack at [defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome) and search for CEFAS23-61 under opportunities. ## CPV classification Fishing vessels Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ce06bf5b-e0da-436f-a110-9f3e2470bde4) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Cefas: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cefas) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Firefighting vehicles – VG Asbach - HLF 10 · VG Asbach · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-eb96-7083-91e7-24f09e1e5cb6/germany-firefighting-vehicles-vg-asbach-hlf-10) [Dumper trucks – Autobasculante pentru activitati aeroportuare · Compania Nationala Aeroporturi Bucuresti SA · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6319-7333-979f-903a976c36b1/romania-dumper-trucks-autobasculante-pentru-activitati-aeroportuare) [Minibuses – Furnizare Microbuze școlare pentru unități de învățământ speciale · Județul Suceava · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7579-708f-b64e-33234038ed3a/romania-minibuses-furnizare-microbuze-scolare-pentru-unitati-de-invatamant-s) [Urban furniture – Raamovereenkomst voor het leveren van straatmeubilair · Antwerpen · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ca6b-711e-95cb-54df9518ce4e/belgium-urban-furniture-raamovereenkomst-voor-het-leveren-van-straatmeubilai) [Rolling stock – Dodávka vozidel BEMU121-150 a EMU121-150 · RegioJet a.s. · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-aca6-73f8-ad6c-9162bd28b22d/czechia-rolling-stock-dodavka-vozidel-bemu121-150-a-emu121-150) [Engine parts – Rezervni dijelovi za propelere KaMeWa za m/t Zadar · Jadrolinija · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-673e-71dd-88e2-447641d5f588/croatia-engine-parts-rezervni-dijelovi-za-propelere-kamewa-za-mt-zadar)