Award of Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP Part B Round 4) to Heriot-Watt University
Defra · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP Part B Round 4) to Heriot-Watt University
Awarded 31 May 2023
Awarded31 May 2023
Value£781,977.87
SupplierHeriot-Watt University
AgencyDefra
RegionScotland
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 10mo term
Awarded 31 May 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025
About
Defra awarded a contract to Heriot-Watt University for the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4) under the UK Seafood Fund's Science & Innovation Pillar.
The contract supports industry and research collaborations to prepare full research proposals into Part B procurement tenders, with Part B contracts given to consortiums of industry and research organisations to collect data that improves knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management.
The scheme promotes and strengthens collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations to collect data that meets the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.
The contract value is £781,977.87.
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