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CEFAS24-06 Contract for Sabellaria spp. monitoring surveys with an ARIS Camera

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was initiated by Cefas, a UK-based buyer organisation located in Lowestoft. The tender titled "CEFAS24-06 Contract for Sabellaria spp. monitoring surveys with an ARIS Camera" falls under the industry category of Survey services. The procurement stage was marked as complete with an award date of 17th June 2024. The contract period runs from 20th June 2024 to 31st December 2024, with the tender period closing on 13th May 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold).

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for businesses involved in survey services, particularly those skilled in conducting surveys like the one specified, to compete. SMEs are deemed suitable for participation. The awarded contract worth 39,710 GBP was granted to Ocean Ecology Limited. Businesses looking to contribute to marine and transitional waters monitoring projects could find this tender beneficial for their growth strategies, offering the potential to engage in scientifically significant environmental studies with reputable organisations like Cefas.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-06 Contract for Sabellaria spp. monitoring surveys with an ARIS Camera

Notice Description

Background: The Sizewell BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by Sizewell C Limited (SZC). Through this programme, Cefas provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of the consented SZC new build nuclear power station and require a competent supplier to deliver the element described below. Overview of Requirement: Cefas require a supplier to conduct a subtidal Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar (ARIS) camera survey for the Sizewell C (SZC) Nuclear New Build project to prepare for construction activities. At SZC there are known offshore areas of the reef forming polychaete Sabellaria spp. The turbid waters in the Greater Sizewell Bay preclude the use of traditional underwater camera, however the seabed in the region has previously been successfully imaged with an ARIS camera (Sound Metrics ARIS Explorer 3000). Previous survey work, including ARIS camera imagery acquired at Sizewell is detailed in the SZC Environmental Statement Appendix 22C for further background context. The objective of the proposed survey is to ground-truth an area of the seabed with an ARIS camera (Sound Metrics ARIS Explorer 3000) to confirm the seabed type and the presence or absence of Sabellaria spp. tube aggregations. 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 exact survey area will be derived from a preceding (separate) side scan sonar and bathymetry survey (anticipated Spring 2024), and therefore the exact survey area is not known, however the expectation is that it will be in the region of the offshore infrastructure (Figure 1), approximately 3 km offshore off Sizewell, in approximately 10-20m of water. The survey area is likely to be approximately 1.5 km x 1 km (1.5 km2) and is expected to cover a range of habitats including subtidal sand, subtidal rock (Coralline Crag) and subtidal biogenic reefs (Sabellaria). The survey is required in the Summer of 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9e24965-5e2b-485c-85ac-e5de9590e762
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f508ead6-7843-41b7-8ba0-38a4d8531b2e
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 (below 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,710 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 6-12 months
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN ECOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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