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title: "CEFAS21-69 BEEMS RFQ - Automated Surface Vehicle (ASV) multibeam bathymetric survey"
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# CEFAS21-69 BEEMS RFQ - Automated Surface Vehicle (ASV) multibeam bathymetric survey

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ab877e3-80f4-40d0-a6b0-cb8f55d22e2e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which recently completed a tender for the project titled "CEFAS21-69 BEEMS RFQ - Automated Surface Vehicle (ASV) multibeam bathymetric survey." This project falls under the industry category of bathymetric survey services and is located in the East of England, specifically within the Greater Sizewell Bay. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and had a contract value of £17,000. The tender period ended on 14th June 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 16th August 2021 and will run until 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the public contracting sector, especially those specialising in marine technology and survey services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the operation of automated surface vehicles and related survey methodologies are particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement in this project could enhance their visibility and credibility within the industry, facilitating further growth and potential collaborations in future contracts.

## Notice

Cefas require an automated surface vehicle (ASV) to undertake a shallow water multibeam bathymetric survey with 100% coverage of the area of interest (AOI) to IHO Order 1A (at a minimum) within the Greater Sizewell Bay (GSB)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dec9e11-d792-4583-9c78-32dea3a473b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARYNSOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 06:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dec9e11-d792-4583-9c78-32dea3a473b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dec9e11-d792-4583-9c78-32dea3a473b9
  14th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

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