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title: "CEFAS23-13 RFQ for a Multibeam Bathymetric Survey within Sizewell Bay, Suffolk"
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# CEFAS23-13 RFQ for a Multibeam Bathymetric Survey within Sizewell Bay, Suffolk

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55789e2f-d9b4-47b4-b242-1a308aab33fa

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is led by Cefas, a contracting authority based in Lowestoft, East of England, United Kingdom. The tender titled "CEFAS23-13 RFQ for a Multibeam Bathymetric Survey within Sizewell Bay, Suffolk" falls under the industry category of bathymetric surveys services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period running from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The tender's total value is £60,000 GBP, with a deadline for submissions set on March 20, 2023.

This tender for a multibeam bathymetric survey presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in marine studies or surveying services. Businesses capable of delivering precise shallow water surveys within the Sizewell Bay area are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows eligible suppliers to participate, with a focus on meeting the technical requirements outlined by Cefas for this scientific research project.

## 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 new build nuclear power stations and require a competent Supplier to deliver the following; Cefas require two shallow water multibeam bathymetric surveys to IHO Special Order (at a minimum) within the Greater Sizewell Bay (GSB). Both surveys will take place over the spring tide windows (4 days approximately), with one in April-May 2023 (the 'Spring Survey') and the second survey in September-October 2023 (the 'Autumn Survey'). Both surveys will require nearshore transects to assess geomorphological changes of two longshore bars, alongside a combination of offshore Areas of Interest (AOI). Backscatter will be required to be processed and delivered for all areas within both surveys. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS23-13 under opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd29201-f482-4416-95c7-ac5cd6961eaf |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2023 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd29201-f482-4416-95c7-ac5cd6961eaf
- 6 Mar 2023 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac685ac0-1c9d-4b99-a6c3-a07be194971c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd29201-f482-4416-95c7-ac5cd6961eaf
  6th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac685ac0-1c9d-4b99-a6c3-a07be194971c
  6th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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