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title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS BEEMS Hinkley Point midwater fishing survey"
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# GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS BEEMS Hinkley Point midwater fishing survey

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36855819-014c-40b9-ba46-d142cd21a5b5

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## Summary

The Cefas is seeking to undertake the "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS BEEMS Hinkley Point midwater fishing survey" as part of the British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies (BEEMS) programme, funded by EDF Energy. This public procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 1st September 2017. The project entails surveying pelagic fish around the cooling water intakes of the Hinkley Point B and Hinkley Point C power stations, with a contract period set from 12th November to 14th November 2017. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for fishing vessels and is being conducted through an open procedure method.

This opportunity can significantly enhance business prospects for firms in the marine services sector, particularly those specialising in fishing vessel operations and marine surveys. Businesses that possess expertise in environmental monitoring, fishery management, or marine biology would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given its focus on gathering critical scientific data in the vicinity of nuclear power stations. Engaging in this tender not only offers financial potential but also contributes to valuable research that underpins sustainable marine practices.

## Notice

The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by Cefas' client EDF Energy to provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential new build nuclear power stations. Cefas has a requirement to conduct a survey to investigate the pelagic fish distributed around the cooling water intakes of the current Hinkley Point B (HPB) and new Hinkley Point C (HPC) power stations. These two sites, and a control site further offshore will be fished as many times as possible over a three-day period. DOWNLOAD TENDER PACKAGE FOR FULL DETAILS https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4224W6TEA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cac8b7-d233-4e5b-9ff6-e621e46c9dd3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2017 - 14 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2017 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cac8b7-d233-4e5b-9ff6-e621e46c9dd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cac8b7-d233-4e5b-9ff6-e621e46c9dd3
  25th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-CEFAS-BEEMS-Hinkley-Point-midwater-fishing-survey/M4224W6TEA
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4224W6TEA

## Provenance

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