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title: "CEFAS24-82 Contract for technical advisory services to support Hinkley Point C compensation measures package, specifically Kelp planning"
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# CEFAS24-82 Contract for technical advisory services to support Hinkley Point C compensation measures package, specifically Kelp planning

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a0bf2ba-4beb-4aae-852d-902f2c7c1997

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## Summary

Cefas has completed a public procurement process titled "CEFAS24-82 Contract for technical advisory services to support Hinkley Point C compensation measures package, specifically Kelp planning." This contract falls under the industry category of technical assistance services (CPV code: 71356200) and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action (below threshold), and the contract was awarded on 17th December 2024, with the contract period starting the same day and running until 31st December 2025. The total contract value is £17,000 GBP. The procurement stage is the award stage, with the University of Newcastle upon Tyne as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and technical advisory services. Particularly, companies experienced in marine habitat restoration, species sourcing, and environmental impact assessment can benefit and contribute expertise to such projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, indicating opportunities for smaller firms to engage with and support large-scale environmental compensation efforts initiated by public entities like Cefas. By participating in similar procurement processes, businesses can enhance their portfolio and visibility in the public sector, paving the way for future collaborations and growth in the environmental consultancy domain.

## Notice

Cefas require the supplier to provide technical advice under the Hinkley Point C Compensation Measures project. Key areas for technical advice will be as follows: * To provide information on where existing or historic kelp habitats, species or suitable conditions occur and, based on this, provide some recommendations of potential zones where habitats and species could establish or re-establish. * Consider potential siting within these zones for each habitat or species based on any known pressures, pros and cons for habitat connectivity, such as fewer larger sites or more smaller sites, and begin to consider the logistics of sourcing those species and habitats. * Identify potential areas using habitat preference criteria to help identify the location of sites. * Provide expert advice on restoration methods. * Provide literature and conduct literature reviews. * Contribution to technical outputs. This could be in the form of contribution to reports, checking reports prior to submission or quality assurance of data obtained by Cefas or third-party subcontractors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f5ece23-a4e4-49f9-8718-3e93c0954b41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356200 - Technical assistance services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f5ece23-a4e4-49f9-8718-3e93c0954b41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f5ece23-a4e4-49f9-8718-3e93c0954b41
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/476c1028-9e65-427d-a1a5-15bc72cfddfa
  CEFAS24-82 BEEMS Short Form Contract - Final2 - COMPLETE_Redacted

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