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

Concepts

• belfast
• environmental management
• fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
• fishing
• sea-going vessels
• fishing vessel
• vessels
• survey vessels
• special vessels
• fishing vessels

Location

Northern Ireland:

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.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

This contract will potentially be due to be re-procured after the initial contract period and/or following any extensions.

CPV Codes

• 90710000 - Environmental management
• 90700000 - Environmental services
• 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
• 77700000 - Services incidental to fishing
• 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew
• 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
• 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
• 34513550 - Survey vessels
• 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels
• 34513100 - Fishing vessels

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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