--- title: "CEFAS23-12 RFQ for expert hydrographic services and/or TLS data processing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c7cf195-1f9e-4d31-8101-44412da70a64" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c7cf195-1f9e-4d31-8101-44412da70a64" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c7cf195-1f9e-4d31-8101-44412da70a64.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c7cf195-1f9e-4d31-8101-44412da70a64.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2023-05-22" --- # CEFAS23-12 RFQ for expert hydrographic services and/or TLS data processing Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c7cf195-1f9e-4d31-8101-44412da70a64 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c7cf195-1f9e-4d31-8101-44412da70a64) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c7cf195-1f9e-4d31-8101-44412da70a64.json) ## Summary The British Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has issued a tender titled "CEFAS23-12 RFQ for expert hydrographic services and/or TLS data processing." This tender falls under the category of data-processing services and hydrographic services. The procurement stage is currently active, starting on May 22, 2023, with an open procedure valued at £45,000. The tender period ends on June 9, 2023, and the contract period spans from June 26, 2023, to December 31, 2025. Businesses interested in this opportunity should focus on providing expert hydrographic services and TLS data processing. The work is anticipated to increase in 2024, with ongoing survey activities planned for the marine environmental monitoring programmes at Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C nuclear new build (NNB) power stations. This tender from Cefas presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in hydrographic services and data processing. Suitable organisations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate in providing expert support for hydrographic surveys and TLS data processing. The procurement method being used is an open procedure below the threshold, facilitating fair competition among interested parties. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services in marine environmental monitoring, including survey analysis and reporting, have the potential to secure contracts for the ongoing and upcoming survey activities at NNB power stations. This tender is a chance for businesses to contribute to vital environmental monitoring efforts in the marine sector while expanding their client base and expertise. ## Notice The BEEMS (British Energy 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 nuclear new build (NNB) power stations and require a competent Supplier to deliver the element described below. Within the BEEMS programme, Cefas routinely manage, review, analyse and report on hydrographic surveys conducted by third parties to meet regulatory marine environmental monitoring requirements. Surveys serve a range of purposes within the marine environmental monitoring programmes for Sizewell C (SZC) and Hinkley Point C (HPC) NNB power stations. This includes bathymetric multibeam echosounder (MBES) surveys to examine: * Geomorphological change of nearshore bars and sandbanks (including validation of remote x-band radar measurements of these features). * Seabed change in dredging areas and dredge disposal sites. * Scour around seabed infrastructure. Whilst Cefas may utilise the services of UKHO when practical, in addition Cefas are required to secure additional contracts with suitable organisations to provide expert hydrographic services to include specialist technical reviews and quality assurance of nearshore hydrographic survey data as well as TLS data processing. Surveys conducted by third parties appointed by Cefas are part of the marine environmental monitoring programmes for HPC and SZC NNB power stations. The work is ongoing in nature, with an expected increase in survey activity in 2024. This year (2023) there are currently 3 multibeam surveys and one side scan sonar survey planned across both sites. The surveys are in varying stages of project planning and the appointed organisations would be required to take on work at any point in the project lifecycle. In addition to providing the expert hydrographic support and advice for surveys, there is also the requirement to support Cefas in the processing and QC of a backlog of TLS data alongside any new TLS data that maybe collected during the contract duration. Cefas acknowledge that not all organisations are able to cover both requirements so the tender has been divided into Lots to give tendering parties the opportunity to tender for lots on an individual basis. If you can cover both requirements, please submit for each Lot. Lot 1 - Hydrographic Services Lot 2 - TLS Data Processing Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS23-12 under opportunities ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1d78ad-600f-47e3-b6c4-4e4abe34185f | | 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 | 22 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71354400 - Hydrographic services - 72310000 - Data-processing services ## Release History - 22 May 2023 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1d78ad-600f-47e3-b6c4-4e4abe34185f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1d78ad-600f-47e3-b6c4-4e4abe34185f 22nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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