Tender

CEFAS21-04 ITT BEEMS Bathymetry Surveys (x2 Lots)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

18 Jan 2021 at 20:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), an agency under Defra, seeking tenders for the "CEFAS21-04 ITT BEEMS Bathymetry Surveys (x2 Lots)" project. This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically concerning bathymetric survey services, located in the South West of England. The current procurement stage is Tender, with submissions accepted until 1st February 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 15th February 2021 and extend until 31st December 2021, with a total contract value of £30,000, to be executed through an open procurement method below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in marine surveying and environmental assessment, particularly those capable of conducting bathymetric surveys. Companies with expertise in underwater surveying, marine engineering, or related fields would be well-suited to compete. The work involves conducting two critical surveys at both the Hinkley Point construction site and the Portishead disposal site, thus attracting interest from SMEs with relevant capabilities seeking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-04 ITT BEEMS Bathymetry Surveys (x2 Lots)

Notice Description

Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is an executive agency of Defra. It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regards to marine and closely related environments. Our work takes us from freshwater to the open ocean, and includes both wild and farmed fish. Our influence and leadership spans a wide spectrum of issues, including: - climate change impacts and adaptation - marine planning and environmental licensing - sustainable fisheries management - marine biodiversity and habitats - fish and shellfish health and hygiene - emergency response. For further background information on Cefas, please visit our website at http://www.cefas.co.uk Background to requirement The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by Cefas customer EDF Energy to provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential new build nuclear power stations. Bathymetric surveys are required during the construction phase of the HPC build programme. Four bathymetric surveys are required, two in the vicinity of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) construction site and two at Portishead disposal site, Somerset, UK. There is a licence requirement to undertake two detailed bathymetric surveys of the subsea infrastructure locations at Hinkley Point before marine works begin and again after construction is completed. Construction also requires the seabed to be dredged, and material to be removed from site and disposed of in a licenced disposal site. Disposal has been proposed at site LU070 (Portishead) and two detailed bathymetric surveys of the disposal site are required before and after disposal takes place. Aims and Objectives Cefas is seeking a contractor to undertake four bathymetric surveys. Interested parties are invited to tender for the following lots: - Lot 1: Two surveys at Hinkley Point construction site (https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/487659700177164B15CC) - Lot 2: Two surveys at Portishead disposal site (https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/540785690177168CF7AD) Suppliers can tender for one or both lots. Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d4c00f4-febe-411e-bbd4-1a8fc29403a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579aa299-0ef6-4243-9399-346e927fbde1
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34513550 - Survey vessels

71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Cefas
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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