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title: "CEFAS23-46 BEEMS Intertidal mudflat monitoring surveys in Somerset, UK"
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# CEFAS23-46 BEEMS Intertidal mudflat monitoring surveys in Somerset, UK

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35be60ff-59f9-4a0a-a0e2-afa762d0000b

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the delivery of intertidal mudflat monitoring surveys in Somerset, UK, for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project. The buying organization, Cefas, requires a competent Supplier to conduct these surveys. The procurement is for survey services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a tender period ending on 4th April 2023. The contract period is from 1st June 2023 to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing survey services to participate in environmental monitoring for a significant infrastructure project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in conducting intertidal mudflat surveys, particularly those familiar with the Bridgwater Bay area, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The total contract value is £90,000 GBP, with a minimum value of £60,000 GBP, making it an attractive opportunity for suitable businesses.

## Notice

The BEEMS (British EDF 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 new build nuclear power stations and require a competent Supplier to deliver the element described below. Cefas require services to conduct intertidal mudflat monitoring surveys for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. The ongoing mudflat monitoring programme focuses on a bivalve species, the Baltic tellin, Macoma balthica. This species is a key component of the Hinkley Point mudflat community and was identified, during the HPC environmental impact assessment process, as potentially sensitive to localised seawater temperature increases brought about by the cooling water discharges from HPC. As such, biological samples and physical measurements are collected every year. The monitoring programme is focussed on mudflat intertidal areas around Bridgwater Bay and at a reference site in Wick St. Lawrence, located to the north of the bay. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS23-46 under opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c927558b-cedc-4303-adb3-f90c0d554de3 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2023 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c927558b-cedc-4303-adb3-f90c0d554de3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c927558b-cedc-4303-adb3-f90c0d554de3
  14th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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