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Impacts of Abandoned, Lost or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear on Commercial Stocks

Répercussions des engins de pêche abandonnés, perdus ou rejetés sur les stocks de poissons commerciaux

Description

Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDGF or “Ghost Gear”) is commonly caused by rough weather, snags below the surface, unintentional line cutting from marine traffic and gear interactions. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada requires a scientific report on the impact of Ghost Gear lost from Canadian and International commercial fisheries on targeted and bycatch fish stocks as well as the impact of severe weather on fishing gear loss, and consequential impacts on Canadian commercial fisheries. The team proposed in the technical bid must be comprised of a: - principal researcher; - co-researcher; - research specialist; and - junior researcher. Duration of Contract: from contract award to April 10, 2025 with an irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by four (4) additional six-month periods under the same conditions.
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Quick Summary

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking a scientific report on the effects of abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear, also known as ghost gear, on commercial fish stocks. The study will examine impacts from Canadian and international fisheries, including how severe weather contributes to gear loss and its consequences for Canadian fisheries. The research team must include a principal researcher, co-researcher, research specialist, and junior researcher.

Ideal For

Research organizations or consulting firms specializing in marine biology and fisheries science should bid.

marine researchfisheries scienceenvironmental impactmarine conservationscientific consulting
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-835-33026332
Solicitation Number
30004991
Publication Date
May 9, 2024
Closing Date
Jun 18, 2024
Expected Start
Jun 17, 2024
Expected End
Apr 10, 2025
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
70100000; 70101500; 70101600; 70101602; 70101603; 70101607; 70101700; 81171500; 81171501; 81171601; 82111503
UNSPSC Description
Fisheries and aquaculture; Fisheries operations; Fisheries oversight; Fishery research or experimentation services; Fishery data collection or distribution; Fishery resources protection or conservation; Fishery industry and technology; Marine biology services; Marine biology consultation service; Aquatic ecology service; Academic or scientific article writing

Trade Agreements

Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Set Up Alert

Contracting Entity

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

200 Kent

Ottawa, ON

Contact

Richard Soulliere

DFO.Tenders-Soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

(343) 576-2873

Regions of Delivery

Canada

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