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CEFAS23-14 RFQ for BEEMS Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations, Sizewell to Thorpeness

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Tender

09 Mar 2023 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Cefas, has initiated a tender titled "CEFAS23-14 RFQ for BEEMS Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations, Sizewell to Thorpeness" in the services industry category, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 29th March 2023. The contract period is set to start on 10th April 2023 and end on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth for suppliers capable of providing aerial data collection using a Remotely Piloted Aircraft in the specified region on a quarterly basis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. With a contract value of £60,000, this open procedure below threshold procurement method offers a chance for eligible businesses to participate and contribute to the BEEMS Programme.

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Notice Title

CEFAS23-14 RFQ for BEEMS Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations, Sizewell to Thorpeness

Notice Description

The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generation Company Sizewell C (NNB GenCo SZC). Through this programme, Cefas provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential new build nuclear power stations and require a competent Supplier to deliver the element described below. To support the delivery of the BEEMS Programme, Cefas have the requirement to work with a suitable Supplier to provide aerial data collection using a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in the Sizewell to Thorpeness region on a quarterly basis. It is anticipated that the first flight will be undertaken in June 2023 and the final flight in December 2025. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS23-14 under opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14415a8b-cd08-4355-99c2-d3fb2d9d42d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d5d693-7d46-42f0-81cd-5d0953f8d57d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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