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CEFAS23-44 Contract for BEEMS Tidal Monitoring System - Sizewell B Power Station

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31 Mar 2023 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the BEEMS Tidal Monitoring System at Sizewell B Power Station has been awarded by Cefas to OTT HydroMet. The procurement method used was a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract value is £29,248.95 GBP, and the contract period will run from 22nd March 2023 to 31st December 2025. The tender deadline was 20th March 2023. Cefas, the buying organisation, is located in Lowestoft, East of England, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the CPV category of 'Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus'.

This contract presents business opportunities for companies specialising in the repair and maintenance of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the contract requires expertise in providing accurate monitoring systems for tidal levels, radio transmission capabilities, and regular servicing of both onshore and offshore equipment. Businesses with experience in marine and transitional waters monitoring systems are well-placed to compete and deliver the services required by Cefas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS23-44 Contract for BEEMS Tidal Monitoring System - Sizewell B Power Station

Notice Description

The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generating Company HPC (NNB GenCo). 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. The initial objective of this work was to install a tide gauge to provide a precise, robust and reliable system for continuous monitoring, and subsequent transmission of data for tide level at the offshore intake screen marker beacon approximately 1000m from the Sizewell power station. OTT Hydrometry Ltd (OHL) were commissioned by CEFAS to upgrade the existing tidal monitoring system to include the following aspects: * Accurate monitoring of tidal levels at the offshore marker to OAD * Levels recorded on site and transmitted on a 5 minute frequency to the onshore system * Sufficient power source to maintain service all year round * Data to be transmitted to the onshore system via radio link * Data to be sent daily to CEFAS FTP site * Data to be logged on the onshore system * A 4-20mA data feed from the onshore system into the Sizewell power station SCADA system * Ensure vessel used for servicing complies with Cefas' VSAID processes. In order to ensure the system continues to function correctly and record accurate data it is strongly advised that both the onshore and offshore systems are regularly serviced at 6 monthly intervals. Service would need to cover the following: Onshore service * Assessment on battery condition * Assessment on external antenna and cable run * Download and assessment of stored data * Upgrade data logger firmware if required * Check on all wiring and component condition Offshore service * Assessment on wind generator condition * Clean and report on solar panels * Assessment of all external wires * Assessment of radio antenna * Assessment of level sensor and mount * Download and assessment of stored data * Upgrade data logger firmware if required * Check on all wiring and component condition * Assessment on battery condition and replacement if required * Level check * General assessment on structure condition, particularly mounting points * Complete previous works (replacement of solar panels and timer switch) from October 2022 service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52265a4a-2e70-412f-8f31-11b0ca133a79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,248 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,248 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Jade Peek
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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OTT HYDROMET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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