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Awarded Research Contracts for UK Seafood Fund Science & Innovation Pillar (FISP) Round 2

Awarded 31 Aug 2022

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Aberystwyth University, Atlantic Edge Oysters Ltd., Bangor University, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Marine Scotland Science Marine, and The Fish Producers Organi for research under the UK Seafood Fund Science & Innovation Pillar (FISP) Round 2.

The purpose was to procure research to collect data improving knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management.

Tenderers demonstrated how research supports at least one Fisheries Act Objective, including data collection for Fisheries Management Plans and research for fisheries management measures contributing to Precautionary, Sustainability, Ecosystem, Bycatch, and Climate Change objectives.

The data to be collected and subsequent analysis was proposed by the UK fishing/seafood industry in collaboration with an appropriate research organisation.

The contract value was AUD 1,949,271.

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