CEFAS26-15 RFQ for Terrestrial Laser Scanning data processing for BEEMS

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 13:14

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), based in Lowestoft, UK, has completed a procurement process under the title "CEFAS26-15 RFQ for Terrestrial Laser Scanning Data Processing for BEEMS." This contract falls within the services category, specifically data analysis services, for the BEEMS programme funded by NNB GenCo (EDF Energy). The procurement utilised an open competition method, below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to IIC Technologies Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in York, United Kingdom. The contract period began on 20th April 2026 and is set to run until the end of 2028, with potential extensions up to the end of 2030. Businesses had until 13th March 2026 to submit tenders for this opportunity.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data analysis services, terrestrial laser scanning, and environmental consultancy. With ongoing survey work planned each spring and autumn, companies capable of delivering high-quality data analysis over extended periods can benefit significantly from this contract, particularly those with expertise in marine environmental monitoring around nuclear power sites. Companies in the SME sector, particularly those with experience in such specialised services, are well-suited to compete, providing a pathway to establish long-term partnerships and expand their service offerings in collaboration with a reputable scientific authority like CEFAS.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CEFAS26-15 RFQ for Terrestrial Laser Scanning data processing for BEEMS

Notice Description

The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB GenCo (EDF Energy). Through this programme, Cefas provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential nuclear new build (NNB) power stations and require a competent Supplier to deliver the element described below. Within the BEEMS programme, Cefas routinely manage, review, analyse and report on surveys conducted by third parties to meet regulatory marine environmental monitoring requirements. Surveys serve a range of purposes within the marine environmental monitoring programmes for Hinkley Point C (HPC) power station, including terrestrial laser scanning surveys. The work is ongoing in nature, with surveys planned in Spring and Autumn each year. The survey schedule is subject to change in accordance with weather, construction schedules and regulatory requirements. The timings and volume

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065929
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036069-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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
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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

IIC Technologies Ltd

Further Information

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