INNOVATION - DEFRA UK is looking to advance marine science in the areas of fisheries and aquaculture.

The UK government’s Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) is a £10 million research and development (R&D) fund that launched in July 2019. This is a 3-year programme focuses on:

1. delivering longer term, cutting-edge innovation across the seafood sector
2. helping to take innovative ideas from early stage research to commercial viability

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is administering the SIF programme on behalf of the UK government.

The programme includes:

- primary producers
- onshore supply chains
- marine and diadromous fisheries
- marine and land-based aquaculture

The programme excludes:

a) freshwater fishing
b) recreational fishing

Who can apply

This is an open competition. Cefas welcomes applications from all sectors. Your products must benefit the sustainability and productivity of the seafood industry. Applications for collaborative projects that include both seafood sector organisations and technology businesses are encouraged.

Eligibility

The programme supports the research and development of new innovative ideas. It does not provide backing for existing commercial technology.

To be considered for funding you must:

- provide an innovative idea or solution relevant to the seafood sector
- demonstrate long-term sustainability and environmental benefits
- be from an organisation of any size within the EU
- follow the full submission process correctly

Funding opportunities

The first call for applications for feasibility studies and larger R&D projects opened in July 2019 and will close in early September 2019. The second call will open in early 2020.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted via the Delta procurement portal.

You will need to register as either yourself or your organisation. After registering you can download all relevant documents and guidance to support your application.

Please make sure you read all the documents carefully as they provide essential guidance for your application. Your application will not proceed to the next stage if it is:

a) not completed correctly
b) missing required documentation as stated in the guidance

Published 19 July 2019

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is an Executive Agency of Defra. Cefas are administering the Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) on behalf of Defra. Cefas will run several SBRI calls throughout the 3-year programme (ending March 2022).

The programme aims to foster, encourage and financially support innovative technologies and methods to support more sustainable and productive fisheries and seafood production.

Through stimulating the development of new transformative technological innovation, it will contribute to both the government’s ambition for UK world-class sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and, more broadly, contribute to economic growth by improving the productivity of the sector and helping create new markets and products from innovative and sustainable fisheries both in the UK and overseas.

This funding programme is focussed on the development of tangible, meaningful and long-lasting benefits to overcome the many challenges facing the fishing and aquaculture industries. This SBRI call opens on Friday 19th July and closes on Thursday 12th September (12:00 noon).

There are two options for applicants: 

a) either smaller feasibility studies, or 

b) larger full R&D projects. 

Feasibility studies are designed to test new ideas (proof of concept) and can be up to a maximum £50k/3 months in duration.

Full R&D projects are for more developed ideas that can be delivered in up to a maximum of £250k/18 months. Feasibility studies will be expected to apply for full R&D funding if a successful outcome is delivered at the end of the feasibility stage.

FULL NOTICE

Competitive Contract Notice

1. Title: GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Seafood Innovation Fund
2. Awarding Authority: Cefas, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0HT, United Kingdom
Tel. 01502527766, Email: procure@cefas.co.uk, URL: www.cefas.co.uk
Contact: Emma Roberts, Attn: Emma Roberts
3. Contract Type: Services
Sub Type: Other services.

4. Description: Research and development services and related consultancy services. Research and experimental development services. Research services. The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is an Executive Agency of Defra. Cefas are administering the Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) on behalf of Defra. Cefas will run several SBRI calls throughout the 3-year programme (ending March 2022).

The programme aims to foster, encourage and financially support innovative technologies and methods to support more sustainable and productive fisheries and seafood production. Through stimulating the development of new transformative technological innovation, it will contribute to both the government’s ambition for UK world-class sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and, more broadly, contribute to economic growth by improving the productivity of the sector and helping create new markets and products from innovative and sustainable fisheries both in the UK and overseas.

This funding programme is focussed on the development of tangible, meaningful and long-lasting benefits to overcome the many challenges facing the fishing and aquaculture industries.

This SBRI call opens on Friday 19th July and closes on Thursday 12th September (12:00 noon). There are two options for applicants: either smaller feasibility studies, or larger full R&D projects. Feasibility studies are designed to test new ideas (proof of concept) and can be up to a maximum £50k/3 months in duration. Full R&D projects are for more developed ideas that can be delivered in up to a maximum of £250k/18 months. Feasibility studies will be expected to apply for full R&D funding if a successful outcome is delivered at the end of the feasibility stage

FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YJ3GBZ9PEM

5. CPV Codes:

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.
73110000 - Research services.

6. NUTS Codes :

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: UNITED KINGDOM,
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority: SIF 1
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Category F: 1M to 5M
Currency: GBP
10. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 12/09/2019 12:00:00
11. Address to which they must be sent:
Cefas, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0HT, United Kingdom
Tel. 01502527766, Email: procure@cefas.co.uk, URL: www.cefas.co.uk
Contact: Emma Roberts, Attn: Emma Roberts

12. Other Information:

Other Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-Seafood-Innovation-Fund/YJ3GBZ9PEM

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YJ3GBZ9PEM
TKR-2019719-PRO-15127350
Suitable for VCO: Yes
Procedure Type:OPEN
Period of Work Start date: 03/12/2019
Period of Work End date: 31/05/2021
Is this a Framework Agreement?: no


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