Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has initiated a public procurement process titled "CEFAS24-117 ITT for the provision to provide RPA flights at Hinkley Point C." This procurement falls under the industry category of survey services (CPV 79311000), with an additional classification for survey conduction services (CPV 79311200). The project is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on 18 November 2024. The contract period is expected to begin on 17 December 2024 and conclude on 31 December 2029, offering a total value of £625,000. The project involves conducting intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights to monitor coastal changes and algal coverage, specifically along the Hinkley Point foreshore and Combwich Wharf, in line with regulatory environmental monitoring requirements for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aerial surveys and remote sensing technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in RPA flights and environmental monitoring stand to benefit from this contract due to its extended duration and substantial budget. Successful bidders will need to adhere to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidelines and be capable of producing high-resolution orthophotos (OPs) and Digital Surface Models (DSMs). Companies with a robust technical foundation in survey services and the ability to meet stringent environmental monitoring standards are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, fostering potential business growth and contributing to significant environmental research and monitoring projects.

Tender

CEFAS24-117 ITT for the provision to provide RPA flights at Hinkley Point C

CEFAS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th October 2024 11:57:09 AM

Tender Deadline

18th November 2024 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited. 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 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights, in accordance with the civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidelines, to monitor potential coastal change and intertidal algal coverage for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. RPA flights and photography are required: (1) along the Hinkley Point foreshore, and; (2) at Combwich Wharf and the surrounding banks of the River Parrett. Flight/survey design and equipment specification must be sufficient for Cefas to create orthophotos (OPs) and Digital Surface Models (DSMs) with a Ground Sampling Distance (GSD, i.e. resolution) of 3cm/pixel or better (exceptions noted in Appendix 4 - Specification of Requirements). Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-117 under opportunities.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-9ebb7477-e7df-4af1-8a13-301623585153

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79311000
79311200

CPV Division(s)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Awarding Authority

CEFAS

Buyer Name

Jade Peek

Buyer Email

procure@cefas.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Pakefield Road

Lowestoft

NR33 0HT

GB

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CEFAS24-117 ITT for the provision to provide RPA flights at Hinkley Point C

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