Charter of Mackerel Tagging Vessel for North Sea PIT Tagging Survey
Cefas · Awarded contract
AwardedCharter of Mackerel Tagging Vessel for North Sea PIT Tagging Survey
Awarded 31 Aug 2023
Awarded31 Aug 2023
Value£400,000.00
SupplierUnity fishing co Ltd
AgencyCefas
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 10mo4y term, 79% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2023Expires 30 Aug 2027
About
Cefas awarded a contract to Unity Fishing Co Ltd for the charter of a vessel to support the capture of mackerel and deployment of Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags in the North Sea.
The survey aimed to deploy up to 15,000 tags on live mackerel, with a minimum of six personnel provided by Cefas to tag the fish.
The vessel was required for seven consecutive days at sea between 11 and 19 September 2023, with mobbing, transit, and demobbing dates agreed between Cefas and the skipper.
The contract value was AUD 400,000.
Subject to funding confirmation, the contract could be extended for up to three additional years for further surveys, each confirmed annually.
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Charter of Mackerel Tagging Vessel for North Sea PIT Tagging Survey
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