CEFAS24-07 ITT for the provision to provide subtidal Sabellaria surveys at Hinkley Point C

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has initiated a tender process under the British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies (BEEMS) programme, funded by New Nuclear Build Generation Company (HPC) Ltd., for the provision of subtidal Sabellaria spp. surveys at Hinkley Point C. This opportunity falls within the "Survey services" industry category and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The project involves the mapping and assessment of subtidal biogenic reefs using high-resolution Side Scan Sonar (SSS) and Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar (ARIS) technology. The procurement method is open with procedures above the threshold, and the tender stage ends on 5 November 2024, with the contract period running from 29 November 2024 to 30 June 2025. The project’s minimum value is £100,000, with an estimated value of £150,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in marine surveys, environmental monitoring, and sonar technology. Businesses adept in handling high-resolution sonar equipment, especially those familiar with the Sound Metrics ARIS Explorer 3000, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the requirement for specific, high-quality equipment, companies already possessing or able to procure such technology can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in high-stakes, environmentally critical projects, such as those associated with new nuclear builds. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) intending to establish or enhance their presence in environmental monitoring within the nuclear industry may find this tender particularly beneficial.

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CEFAS24-07 ITT for the provision to provide subtidal Sabellaria surveys at Hinkley Point C

CEFAS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

21st October 2024 11:35:12 AM

Tender Deadline

5th November 2024 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

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 and require a competent supplier to deliver the following; Cefas require a supplier to conduct subtidal monitoring surveys for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build (NNB) project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. At HPC, the Sabellaria spp. monitoring programme focuses on mapping and assessing the condition (i.e. reefiness) of the subtidal biogenic reefs present on the seabed at Hinkley Point. The objective of the proposed surveys is to measure the spatial extent of the Sabellaria spp. by collecting high-resolution Side Scan Sonar (SSS) data of the area of interest and to ground-truth an area of the seabed with an Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar (ARIS) camera (Sound Metrics ARIS Explorer 3000) and RT3 rotator to confirm the seabed type and the presence or absence of Sabellaria spp. tube aggregations. A survey is required in Autumn/Winter for Financial Year 24/25 (November 2024 - February 2025) and a second survey in Spring (April/May) 2025. The specified 'Sound Metrics ARIS Explorer 3000' is required to ensure quality and data consistency with the previous survey, and therefore it is a requirement for the supplier to either own or be able to hire, the equipment for the survey. The Autumn/Winter survey extent comprises an area of 9.7 km2, with the Spring survey extent 5.3 km2, extending to approximately 4.5 km offshore from Hinkley Point. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-07 under opportunities.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-c3a86824-354a-41f5-9c7e-e86e7de8793b

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

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)

34513550
79311000

CPV Division(s)

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
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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Tender

CEFAS24-07 ITT for the provision to provide subtidal Sabellaria surveys at Hinkley Point C

CEFAS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd October 2024 09:43:43 AM

Tender Deadline

4th November 2024 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

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 and require a competent supplier to deliver the following; Cefas require a supplier to conduct subtidal monitoring surveys for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build (NNB) project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. At HPC, the Sabellaria spp. monitoring programme focuses on mapping and assessing the condition (i.e. reefiness) of the subtidal biogenic reefs present on the seabed at Hinkley Point. The objective of the proposed surveys is to measure the spatial extent of the Sabellaria spp. by collecting high-resolution Side Scan Sonar (SSS) data of the area of interest and to ground-truth an area of the seabed with an Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar (ARIS) camera (Sound Metrics ARIS Explorer 3000) and RT3 rotator to confirm the seabed type and the presence or absence of Sabellaria spp. tube aggregations. A survey is required in Autumn/Winter for Financial Year 24/25 (November 2024 - February 2025) and a second survey in Spring (April/May) 2025. The specified 'Sound Metrics ARIS Explorer 3000' is required to ensure quality and data consistency with the previous survey, and therefore it is a requirement for the supplier to either own or be able to hire, the equipment for the survey. The Autumn/Winter survey extent comprises an area of 9.7 km2, with the Spring survey extent 5.3 km2, extending to approximately 4.5 km offshore from Hinkley Point. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-07 under opportunities.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-c3a86824-354a-41f5-9c7e-e86e7de8793b

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

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)

34513550
79311000

CPV Division(s)

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
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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CEFAS24-07 ITT for the provision to provide subtidal Sabellaria surveys at Hinkley Point C

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