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CEFAS24-95 Contract for ad hoc ecological data collection fieldwork, HPC

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS24-95 Contract for ad hoc ecological data collection fieldwork, HPC" within the survey services industry (CPV code 79311000). This procurement process focuses on ecological data collection around Hinkley Point, Somerset, and involves tasks such as intertidal data collection, ground truthing with GPS, and camera quadrats. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Carcinus Ltd. The open procedure (below threshold) has a maximum contract value of £115,000, spanning from 9th September 2024 to 31st December 2027, targeting SMEs in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological survey services, particularly those with capabilities in rapid mobilisation and fieldwork in marine and transitional waters. Companies possessing small vessels or hovercrafts for challenging intertidal substrates and offering data analysis services will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio in the ecological sector, showcase their skills, and establish a strong partnership with a reputable organisation like Cefas, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar projects.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-95 Contract for ad hoc ecological data collection fieldwork, HPC

Notice Description

2nd Ranked Supplier - The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) Hinkley Point programme is funded by Nuclear New Build Generation Company (HPC) Ltd. (subsidiary of EDF Energy). 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 competent supplier/s to deliver the elements described below. Requirement: Cefas requires the supplier/s to provide ad hoc services to conduct intertidal data collection fieldwork to detect and monitor seagrass abundance, distribution, condition and reproductive effort at various sites in the vicinity of Hinkley Point, Somerset. It is the intention that this Contract will be awarded to multiple suppliers. Cefas will approach the 1st ranked supplier to offer an opportunity, in the event that the 1st ranked supplier is unable to meet the requirement then the requirement will be offered to the next ranked supplier, and so on. Cefas is unable to guarantee any set value, or quantity, of work under this Contract. The advertised value of PS115,000.00 is the maximum amount available to be awarded for the whole Contract duration and is not guaranteed. Data collection surveys will include ground truthing with Global Positioning System (GPS) and camera quadrats at specific locations, with target areas provided ahead of individual surveys (Stolford and Magor). There is potential for additional locations in the Severn Estuary and/or Bristol Channel. Survey dates are currently unknown and often requirements are of short notice, requiring vessels to mobilise within short timescales. The object of the exercise is to secure multiple suppliers that can be called upon at short notice to supply the services required. Additionally, Cefas requires the supplier/s to deploy data loggers and periodically maintain those loggers - specification and sites are yet to be confirmed however are expected at high, mid and low shore sites. Suppliers are required to include options for data analysis of the collected survey data. For example; proportion of seagrass percentage cover, metrics for seagrass condition and reproductive effort assessments Suppliers should include options to utilise small vessels, or hovercrafts for surveying on challenging intertidal substrates with instant access in an emergency situation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f97d60c5-4c98-499e-af6c-928518ea35b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825507cc-57ad-4962-b062-678ccedc725d
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARCINUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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