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

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science

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02 Jan 2025 at 14:58

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18 Oct 2024 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), headquartered in Lowestoft, UK, has initiated a tender process titled "CEFAS24-177 ITT for the provision to provide RPA flights at Hinkley Point C." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on survey services (CPV code 79311000). The procurement method used is an open procedure. The tender process is currently active, with a key submission deadline on 18 November 2024. The project involves the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to conduct coastal surveys and intertidal algal coverage monitoring around the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project and its surrounding areas, complying with Civil Aviation Authority guidelines. The contract period extends from 17 December 2024 to 31 December 2029, with an option for annual extensions up to four years, subject to funding.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specializing in aerial survey services, RPA technology, and environmental monitoring. Companies with expertise in creating orthophotos and Digital Surface Models with high-resolution specifications will find this contract particularly advantageous. The successful bidder will gain access to a significant and long-term contract, with an overall budget of £625,000, thereby positioning themselves as key partners in an important environmental regulatory compliance project. This opens doors for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the technical, social value, and cost criteria laid out by Cefas, fostering innovation and expertise in environmental surveying and monitoring sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-117 Contract 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

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).

Renewal: Initial contract term estimated as 17.12.24 - 31.12.25 with the option of extending for 4 x 12 month periods, awarded on an annual basis subject to funding. The advertised budget is for the full possible 5 year contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04adbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000033-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£334,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
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
Postcode Area
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

APEM Ltd

Further Information

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