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

CEFAS

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26 Nov 2024 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cefas is seeking suppliers to execute intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point as part of the Hinkley BEEMS programme, funded by New Nuclear Build Generation Company (HPC) Ltd. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions on 6 January 2025. This open procedure contract, valued between £250,000 and £300,000, begins on 10 February 2025 and could be extended annually up to 31 December 2027. The project focuses on survey services within the marine and transitional waters surrounding potential new nuclear power station locations in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental surveys, particularly those with experience in marine biology and habitat monitoring. With a significant budget and a potential contract period extending up to three years, companies, especially SMEs, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to an important environmental monitoring programme. Ideal contenders will be equipped to fulfil the specialised requirements of assessing hard substrate habitats and specific species such as Corallina officinalis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-143 under opportunities. Please note that the advertised budget covers the full potential duration of the contract. The initial term is until 31.12.25 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods until 31.12.27, to be awarded on an annual basis, subject to funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6724e32-eb28-469b-a3fe-9d087ea102f7
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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.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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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