Provision of Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) and Associated Services for the Blue Belt Programme
Cefas · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) and Associated Services for the Blue Belt Programme
Awarded 31 Mar 2023
Awarded31 Mar 2023
Value£600,000.00
SupplierBlue Abacus Ltd
AgencyCefas
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025
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Cefas awarded a contract to Blue Abacus Ltd for the provision of Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) and associated services under the Blue Belt Programme.
The contract, valued at AUD 600,000, was awarded without prior publication due to exclusive intellectual property rights held by Blue Abacus Ltd, ensuring consistency with existing data collection and analysis across UK Overseas Territories.
The supplier will deliver unique BRUV systems, training, survey design support, fieldwork assistance, analysis, and knowledge sharing.
The next phase will focus on survey delivery, continual improvement, and expanding the network, with potential inclusion of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and Sovereign Base Areas of Administration for Cyprus.
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