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title: "GB-Somerset: For installation and maintenance of a tide gauge"
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# GB-Somerset: For installation and maintenance of a tide gauge

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b68c5fb-5490-46e7-9714-50457133a66f

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Cefas, a public sector organisation based in Lowestoft, UK. They are seeking contractors for the installation and maintenance of a tide gauge at Hinkley Point C, Somerset, in the services industry, particularly in scientific installations and harbour equipment maintenance. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method, and interested parties must submit their bids by 6th March 2019. The contract starts on 1st April 2019 and is scheduled to run for one year, with an estimated value between £10,000 and £25,000.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine engineering, equipment installation, and maintenance services. Businesses with relevant expertise in scientific installations and harbour operations will be well-positioned to respond to this tender, leveraging their capabilities to enhance navigation and ensure safe vessel operations in a critical construction environment.

## Notice

Cefas is a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre, employing over 500 staff, delivering solutions to meet the diverse needs of public and private sector businesses and organisations active in marine, coastal, estuarine and freshwater environments. Cefas wish to commission the installation of a tide gauge mounted on the newly constructed aggregate jetty at Hinkley Point C, Somerset. The jetty will be used for berthing vessels and unloading construction materials. A tide gauge is required for navigation purposes to ensure sufficient water depth for vessel operations, as well as providing a long-term record of tidal elevation. To find out more about this opportunity and to respond, please follow this link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58W6T8NBG5 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f802312-0ca1-42e9-bb52-f205391a92f2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2019 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f802312-0ca1-42e9-bb52-f205391a92f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f802312-0ca1-42e9-bb52-f205391a92f2
  20th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Somerset:-For-installation-and-maintenance-of-a-tide-gauge/58W6T8NBG5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58W6T8NBG5

## Provenance

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