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title: "GB-Somerset: For installation and maintenance of a tide gauge"
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# GB-Somerset: For installation and maintenance of a tide gauge

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f9f6ba4-2595-44e9-aaa6-36f7d2ea1930

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Cefas, a leading multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre, seeking tenders for the installation and maintenance of a tide gauge at Hinkley Point C, Somerset. This project is categorised under scientific installations, with a total contract value of £19,062. The open procurement method was utilised, with the tender period having ended on 31 March 2019. The contract period is scheduled from 1 April 2019 to 1 April 2020, and the contract was awarded to OTT Hyrdomet Ltd on 31 March 2019.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses engaged in scientific installations or harbour equipment maintenance services, especially those classified as small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in marine, coastal, or estuarine infrastructure and services will find this contract particularly relevant, as it involves the installation of critical navigation equipment for safe vessel operations at the new jetty. Engaging in such tenders can lead to significant business growth through enhanced visibility and collaboration with established public sector entities like Cefas.

## Notice

Cefas is a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre, employing over 500 staff, delivering solutions to meet the diverse needs of public and private sector businesses and organisations active in marine, coastal, estuarine and freshwater environments. Cefas wish to commission the installation of a tide gauge mounted on the newly constructed aggregate jetty at Hinkley Point C, Somerset. The jetty will be used for berthing vessels and unloading construction materials. A tide gauge is required for navigation purposes to ensure sufficient water depth for vessel operations, as well as providing a long-term record of tidal elevation. To find out more about this opportunity and to respond, please follow this link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58W6T8NBG5 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a905a593-d371-4837-96dd-76b0438dc067 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,062 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,062 |
| 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 | OTT HYRDOMET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2019 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a905a593-d371-4837-96dd-76b0438dc067

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a905a593-d371-4837-96dd-76b0438dc067
  26th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=393318155
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58W6T8NBG5

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