Build of a Patrol Vessel for Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (Southern IFCA)

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In respect of this procurement Dorset Council is acting on behalf of the Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (Southern IFCA) Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Unit 3, Holes Bay Park, Sterte Avenue West, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2AA Welcome To Southern IFCA : Southern IFCA (southern-ifca.gov.uk) Southern IFCA (the "Authority") covers the inshore waters of Hampshire, Dorset, and Isle of Wight out to six nautical miles. The organisation works on both land and sea to balance sustainable fisheries with a sustainable environment. Nationally the Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities vision is to: "Lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries within their District by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry". The Authority has a fleet of vessels that are used to carry out control and enforcement activities afloat including boarding operations, throughout the inshore waters surrounding Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. The Authority is seeking tenders for the build of a new Patrol Vessel (the "Vessel") that is to replace 'Stella Barbara' an existing patrol vessel in its fleet. The Vessel is required to be capable of carrying out compliance, principally within 6 nautical miles of the Dorset, Hampshire, and Isle of Wight coastlines. The Vessel to have the ability to conduct extended patrols out to 12 nautical miles and will be required to be operational both day and night all year round. Please note the contract dates stated are indicative of the tender procedure and this is a one-off purchase.

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