Tender

CEFAS24-95 RFQ for ad hoc ecological data collection fieldwork in the vicinity of Hinkley Point C

CEFAS

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16 Jul 2024 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cefas is seeking suppliers for ad hoc ecological data collection fieldwork near Hinkley Point C through an open tender process. The contract value is up to £115,000, with multiple suppliers expected to be awarded. The fieldwork involves conducting surveys, deploying data loggers, maintaining them, and analysing the collected data. Suppliers must be prepared for short-notice requirements and potential mobilisation of vessels within short timescales. The tender deadline is 4th August 2024, and the contract period is from 19th August 2024 to 31st December 2027.

This tender by Cefas presents an opportunity for businesses offering survey and marine services to contribute to the BEEMS Hinkley Point programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in marine data collection and analysis, as well as firms equipped for intertidal surveying, are well-suited to compete. Businesses with expertise in ecological surveying, GPS technology, data analysis, and marine logistics are encouraged to participate in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-95 RFQ for ad hoc ecological data collection fieldwork in the vicinity of Hinkley Point C

Notice Description

The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) Hinkley Point programme is funded by Nuclear New Build Generation Company (HPC) Ltd. (subsidiary of EDF Energy). 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 competent supplier/s to deliver the elements described below. Requirement: Cefas requires the supplier/s to provide ad hoc services to conduct intertidal data collection fieldwork to detect and monitor seagrass abundance, distribution, condition and reproductive effort at various sites in the vicinity of Hinkley Point, Somerset. It is the intention that this Contract will be awarded to multiple suppliers. Cefas will approach the 1st ranked supplier to offer an opportunity, in the event that the 1st ranked supplier is unable to meet the requirement then the requirement will be offered to the next ranked supplier, and so on. Cefas is unable to guarantee any set value, or quantity, of work under this Contract. The advertised value of PS115,000.00 is the maximum amount available to be awarded for the whole Contract duration and is not guaranteed. Data collection surveys will include ground truthing with Global Positioning System (GPS) and camera quadrats at specific locations, with target areas provided ahead of individual surveys (Stolford and Magor). There is potential for additional locations in the Severn Estuary and/or Bristol Channel. Survey dates are currently unknown and often requirements are of short notice, requiring vessels to mobilise within short timescales. The object of the exercise is to secure multiple suppliers that can be called upon at short notice to supply the services required. Additionally, Cefas requires the supplier/s to deploy data loggers and periodically maintain those loggers - specification and sites are yet to be confirmed however are expected at high, mid and low shore sites. Suppliers are required to include options for data analysis of the collected survey data. For example; proportion of seagrass percentage cover, metrics for seagrass condition and reproductive effort assessments Suppliers should include options to utilise small vessels, or hovercrafts for surveying on challenging intertidal substrates with instant access in an emergency situation. To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS24-95'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2447201a-0379-4581-b511-506e1fab33d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a34855-b4d3-41a2-bf73-58544e4bedbc
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34513550 - Survey vessels

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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