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CEFAS25-48 Contract for BEEMS Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) surveys at Hinkley Point C

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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10 Jun 2025 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, managed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS25-48 Contract for BEEMS Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) surveys at Hinkley Point C." This tender, relevant to the services industry category, was conducted directly but below the competition threshold, highlighting a non-competitive procurement method. The services involved include intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights to monitor potential coastal changes for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project. The location for these services is Lowestoft, and key contract dates range from 1st February 2025 to 30th September 2025, with the possibility of extending if urgent regulatory needs arise. The procurement stage is complete, with Marine Science Support Ltd awarded the contract.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental monitoring and aviation technology services, particularly those offering remote piloted aircraft operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to Marine Science Support Ltd could be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, as the contract reflects a demand for niche expertise in survey services and regulatory compliance within environmental projects. The direct awarding approach, devoid of extensive competition, can serve as a strategic advantage for businesses able to establish effective relationships with contracting authorities like CEFAS, potentially leading to future collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-48 Contract for BEEMS Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) surveys at Hinkley Point C

Notice Description

Provision of services to conduct intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights to monitor potential coastal change and intertidal algal coverage for Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031117-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,297 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Holly Power
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

MARINE SCIENCE SUPPORT

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