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CEFAS24-146 RFQ for Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) surveys at Sizewell.

CEFAS

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13 Dec 2024 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Cefas has issued an open procurement for Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) surveys at Sizewell-Minsmere, related to the BEEMS Programme, with a closing date for tender submission on 10 January 2025. The contract will commence on 20 January 2025 and conclude by 31 August 2025. The project falls under the industry category of "Survey services" (CPV 79311000) and is aimed at assessing the ground elevation under coastal vegetation to improve the accuracy of beach and dune volume estimates. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and spans various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract's estimated value ranges from £30,000 to £50,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services and technological advancements in LiDAR and GNSS applications. Companies with expertise in high-precision ground elevation measurement and who possess the capability to test advanced LiDAR sensors against traditional ground truthing methods will find this procurement particularly relevant. The requirement for detailed, accurate survey data underscores the need for businesses that can meet stringent accuracy requirements. Engaging in this project could help firms expand their portfolio and demonstrate their technological capabilities on a significant scale, paving the way for future growth and development in the survey services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-146 RFQ for Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) surveys at Sizewell.

Notice Description

To support the delivery of the BEEMS Programme, Cefas have the requirement to work with a supplier to assess error margins around estimates of the ground elevation under dune and coastal vegetation at Sizewell-Minsmere. Accurate, or slightly conservative, estimates of the beach and dune surface under vegetation are required to ensure that beach volumes (specifically Soft Coastal Defence Feature (SCDF) volumes) are not over-estimated which could otherwise result in delayed SCDF maintenance triggers and maintenance, and increased risks of SCDF buffer & Hard Coastal Defence Feature (HCDF) exposure. The supplier is required to test the next generation of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors, which have more power and improved laser to penetrate further into the vegetation, against elevations from detailed ground truthing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Red Green Blue (RGB) optical imagery. Surveys are required to be undertaken when coastal vegetation is at its minima, average and maxima (c. January, March/April and June). The proposed work will include three LiDAR surveys, each with accompanying ground truth surveys, collected with a GNSS receiver rover (short occupation only, no tripod required). Accuracy requirements for ground truthing measurements are to be within Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) +-3cm horizontal and +-4cm vertical, equivalent to a detailed survey performed under relative kinematic methodology as per RICS 'Use of GNSS in land surveying and mapping 3rd edition' standards. Please see supporting documents contained within the bidder pack for details of the survey area, and minimum expected ground truthing points. For full details download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-146 under opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51d4e2dd-0bfe-438f-9ba4-a5ec3251fd04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5864a93-102a-4a7b-86e1-4fa88bd91c4c
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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