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CEFAS24-143 Contract for the provision to provide intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point.

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06 Feb 2025 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point, under the title "CEFAS24-143 Contract for the provision to provide intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point." This contract falls under the industry category of survey services (CPV 79311000) and is specifically for environmental monitoring requirements linked to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project. The awarded supplier is Marine Science Support Ltd. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 3 February 2025 to 31 December 2027. The contract has a value of £300,000 and was procured through an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and marine science services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolios by participating in high-value governmental projects. Securing similar contracts can provide these businesses with steady income streams and enhance their reputations within the industry. The requirement for intertidal monitoring surveys suggests a need for expertise in marine biology and environmental compliance, making this an ideal opportunity for entities with relevant experience and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-143 Contract for the provision to provide intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point.

Notice Description

Cefas require a supplier to conduct intertidal monitoring surveys for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build (NNB) project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. The Hinkley BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by New Nuclear Build Generation Company (HPC) Ltd. Through this programme, Cefas provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential new build nuclear power stations. Cefas require a supplier to conduct intertidal monitoring surveys for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build (NNB) project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. The rock platform monitoring programme focuses on the hard substrate habitats present on the foreshore at Hinkley Point, including the Sabellaria alveolata formation and the macroalgae assemblages, with a focus on the species Corallina officinalis. As such, biological observations are collected every year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-924387ad-18c5-484f-91b5-7d6a58ec3abd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1559a77d-8dec-4bd7-bec9-642e2d7852f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARINE SCIENCE SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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