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

CEFAS

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18 Oct 2024 at 11:57

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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.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ebb7477-e7df-4af1-8a13-301623585153
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833a43fb-f3fd-4418-9203-5704ce87140c
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 (above 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

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
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
Jade Peek
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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