--- title: "CEFAS22-25 BEEMS Hinkley 2022 bathymetric surveys" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13556929-11f4-4a3d-9d24-af82f3929e6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13556929-11f4-4a3d-9d24-af82f3929e6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13556929-11f4-4a3d-9d24-af82f3929e6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13556929-11f4-4a3d-9d24-af82f3929e6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-03-23" --- # CEFAS22-25 BEEMS Hinkley 2022 bathymetric surveys Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13556929-11f4-4a3d-9d24-af82f3929e6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13556929-11f4-4a3d-9d24-af82f3929e6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13556929-11f4-4a3d-9d24-af82f3929e6b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking a Contractor for the "CEFAS22-25 BEEMS Hinkley 2022 bathymetric surveys" project. This initiative is part of the British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies (BEEMS) programme, primarily concerning surveys in the Severn Estuary during the Hinkley Point C construction phase. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method, set to conclude on 6 April 2022. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1 May 2022 and end on 31 December 2022, with a total contract value of £80,000. The services are classified under bathymetric surveys, and interested parties should note the delivery locations span the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marine surveying and environmental assessment, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to handle bathymetric surveys and experienced in working near construction zones will be well-placed to compete effectively. Potential bidders should leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios while contributing to the environmental management efforts associated with new nuclear power developments. ## Notice The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NIB GenCo (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 a competent Contractor to deliver the element described below. Bathymetric surveys in the Severn Estuary are required to be completed during the construction phase of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) build programme. A total of six surveys may be required in 2022 / 2023; three of which are confirmed, while the other three depend on the outcomes of technical and regulatory decisions. Two of the confirmed surveys will cover the Portishead dredge disposal area and King Road approaches to meet a licence requirement to undertake bathymetric surveys at defined intervals following the disposal of dredged material in the disposal area. One to three surveys are required to meet a licence requirement to undertake bathymetric surveys around newly installed subsea cooling water intake and outfall infrastructure, seaward of the HPC construction site. There is a confirmed required for one survey of this area, and a potential further requirement for two additional surveys. https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/50575586017FB6F4F622 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). 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This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfcaeec9-c386-487a-877c-b56f21374386 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2022 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfcaeec9-c386-487a-877c-b56f21374386 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfcaeec9-c386-487a-877c-b56f21374386 23rd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cefas.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/50575586017FB6F4F622 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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