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title: "CEFAS23-14 RFQ for BEEMS Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations, Sizewell to Thorpeness"
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# CEFAS23-14 RFQ for BEEMS Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations, Sizewell to Thorpeness

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14415a8b-cd08-4355-99c2-d3fb2d9d42d0

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## Summary

The buying organization, Cefas, has initiated a tender titled "CEFAS23-14 RFQ for BEEMS Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations, Sizewell to Thorpeness" in the services industry category, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 29th March 2023. The contract period is set to start on 10th April 2023 and end on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth for suppliers capable of providing aerial data collection using a Remotely Piloted Aircraft in the specified region on a quarterly basis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. With a contract value of £60,000, this open procedure below threshold procurement method offers a chance for eligible businesses to participate and contribute to the BEEMS Programme.

## Notice

The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generation Company Sizewell C (NNB GenCo SZC). 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 Supplier to deliver the element described below. To support the delivery of the BEEMS Programme, Cefas have the requirement to work with a suitable Supplier to provide aerial data collection using a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in the Sizewell to Thorpeness region on a quarterly basis. It is anticipated that the first flight will be undertaken in June 2023 and the final flight in December 2025. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS23-14 under opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d5d693-7d46-42f0-81cd-5d0953f8d57d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d5d693-7d46-42f0-81cd-5d0953f8d57d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d5d693-7d46-42f0-81cd-5d0953f8d57d
  9th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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