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CEFAS24-134 Request for Quotation for a geophysical and bathymetric survey of the Sabellaria Spinulosa reefs in The Wash

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18 Sep 2024 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Cefas has issued a tender for a geophysical and bathymetric survey of the Sabellaria Spinulosa reefs located in The Wash, as part of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring programme funded by DEFRA. The project aims to improve the understanding of the extent, distribution, and nature of these biogenic reefs. The contract, titled "CEFAS24-134 Request for Quotation," falls under the "Survey services" industry category (CPV code 79311000). The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) and is currently at the tender stage. The tender was published on 18th September 2024, with a closing deadline set for 9th October 2024 at 12:00 PM. The project's contract period will commence on 4th November 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2025. The location for this procurement is in the East of England, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in marine surveying and environmental services, to enhance their portfolios and expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project requires expertise in side scan sonar (SSS) and multi-beam echo sounder (MBES) bathymetry. Companies with capabilities in advanced geophysical and bathymetric survey techniques will find this procurement well-suited to their skills. Successful delivery of this contract could lead to further opportunities in the growing field of marine conservation and environmental monitoring projects, fostering long-term business growth and collaboration with governmental bodies like DEFRA and Cefas.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-134 Request for Quotation for a geophysical and bathymetric survey of the Sabellaria Spinulosa reefs in The Wash

Notice Description

The Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring programme is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and through this programme, Cefas co-ordinates some of the evidence collection for the monitoring of MPAs in English waters. The Ross Worm Sabellaria spinulosa is a sedentary, epifaunal polychaete worm which builds tubes by consolidating particles of sediment (Limpenny et al, 2010). S. spinulosa is abundant in UK waters, largely existing in solitary form or within small, low-lying aggregations (Hayward and Ryland, 1990). However, under the right environmental conditions they also can establish dense colonies and form biogenic reefs. These biogenic reefs are protected as an Annex I habitat under the EU Habitats Directive (EEC, 1992), and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are designated for their protection. Important areas of consistently occurring reef have been found across The Wash where extensive areas of subtidal mixed sediments in the tide-swept approaches provide the right conditions for reefs to form, particularly in deeper waters. These reefs are an important but understudied feature of both The Wash and North Norfolk Coast (WNNC) SAC and Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge (IDRBNR) SAC - named as 'The Wash and its approaches' hereafter. Requirement: With the aim of improving our understanding of the extent, distribution, and nature of S. spinulosa biogenic reef (i.e. reefiness) across The Wash and its approaches, Cefas has commissioned this Contract to deliver a geophysical and bathymetric survey of 9 blocks, with varying prioritisation. The primary acquisition will be Side Scan Sonar (SSS), with a desire for Multi Beam Echo Sounder (MBES) bathymetry to be acquired on an opportunistic basis (i.e. concurrent to acquiring SSS data within blocks 1 & 3), and not resulting in 100% coverage of MBES within those blocks. The evidence gathered in this acoustic survey will seek to allow for the identification of Annex I Sabellaria spinulosa reefs (not a part of this contract). This evidence will be used to support conservation advice, condition assessment and management of the WNNC SAC and the IDRBNR SAC, its designated sites and protected features, i.e. Reefs (including S. spinulosa biogenic reef) habitat. This information will inform statutory advice on MPAs and assist in the assessment of both SAC sites' condition. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-134 under opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0613064a-bef7-45d6-aa3b-6674b307c493
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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

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