CEFAS24-54 Contract for installation of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) equipment on 119m large pelagic vessel

In the summer of 2023, the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) released a consultation on the wider use of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) on fishing vessels in English Waters (Remote electronic monitoring - Defra - Citizen Space). This consultation outlined a number of "priority fisheries", the first of which being pelagic vessels over 24m in length. The consultation also proposed a multi-stage approach, starting with a voluntary early adopter phase.

Following the consultation, Defra, alongside Cefas and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) entered into discussions with a vessel for participation in the early adopter phase. During these discussions, it was agreed that a REM system will be installed on the vessel by a qualified marine engineer.

Requirement: Installation of REM equipment onboard the pelagic fishing vessel Frank Bonefaas, 119m in length, according to an installation plan which is available in the Bidder Pack. The fishing vessel is currently undergoing general maintenance in the port of Ijmuiden.

A summary of the equipment to be installed is given below:

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Up to 14 cameras, both internal and external

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These will be linked to 2 or more power over ethernet (PoE) switches

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Global System for Mobile communication/4G Long Term Evolution (GSM/4GLTE) and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) antenna (to be mounted externally)

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2x rotational winch sensors on the aft deck

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2x hydraulic sensors

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A monitor, located on the bridge of the vessel

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A central computer, located on the bridge of the vessel

Installation of all cabling for the REM system must be done by the Supplier. This is a core requirement for Cefas and Suppliers should not bid if they are not able to deliver this element. The use of Subcontractors for this element is acceptable however this must be arranged by the supplier and detailed clearly in the 'information to be provided by the tenderer'.

The equipment listed above, will be supplied by Cefas, and Cefas will provide all available manufacturers installation manuals or guidance documentation including installation and wiring guide. Additional items required to complete the full installation, including CAT6-S/FTP cable, CAT6A shielded cables and glands, will need to be supplied by the Supplier. These additional items will need to be of suitable quality to operate in the marine environment as defined in the applicable standards and regulations.