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title: "CEFAS23-44 Contract for BEEMS Tidal Monitoring System - Sizewell B Power Station"
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# CEFAS23-44 Contract for BEEMS Tidal Monitoring System - Sizewell B Power Station

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f9d1475-eff4-41bd-bb7c-c1d27c44ab4a

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## Summary

The contract for the BEEMS Tidal Monitoring System at Sizewell B Power Station has been awarded by Cefas to OTT HydroMet. The procurement method used was a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract value is £29,248.95 GBP, and the contract period will run from 22nd March 2023 to 31st December 2025. The tender deadline was 20th March 2023. Cefas, the buying organisation, is located in Lowestoft, East of England, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the CPV category of 'Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus'.

This contract presents business opportunities for companies specialising in the repair and maintenance of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the contract requires expertise in providing accurate monitoring systems for tidal levels, radio transmission capabilities, and regular servicing of both onshore and offshore equipment. Businesses with experience in marine and transitional waters monitoring systems are well-placed to compete and deliver the services required by Cefas.

## Notice

The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generating Company HPC (NNB GenCo). 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 element described below. The initial objective of this work was to install a tide gauge to provide a precise, robust and reliable system for continuous monitoring, and subsequent transmission of data for tide level at the offshore intake screen marker beacon approximately 1000m from the Sizewell power station. OTT Hydrometry Ltd (OHL) were commissioned by CEFAS to upgrade the existing tidal monitoring system to include the following aspects: * Accurate monitoring of tidal levels at the offshore marker to OAD * Levels recorded on site and transmitted on a 5 minute frequency to the onshore system * Sufficient power source to maintain service all year round * Data to be transmitted to the onshore system via radio link * Data to be sent daily to CEFAS FTP site * Data to be logged on the onshore system * A 4-20mA data feed from the onshore system into the Sizewell power station SCADA system * Ensure vessel used for servicing complies with Cefas' VSAID processes. In order to ensure the system continues to function correctly and record accurate data it is strongly advised that both the onshore and offshore systems are regularly serviced at 6 monthly intervals. Service would need to cover the following: Onshore service * Assessment on battery condition * Assessment on external antenna and cable run * Download and assessment of stored data * Upgrade data logger firmware if required * Check on all wiring and component condition Offshore service * Assessment on wind generator condition * Clean and report on solar panels * Assessment of all external wires * Assessment of radio antenna * Assessment of level sensor and mount * Download and assessment of stored data * Upgrade data logger firmware if required * Check on all wiring and component condition * Assessment on battery condition and replacement if required * Level check * General assessment on structure condition, particularly mounting points * Complete previous works (replacement of solar panels and timer switch) from October 2022 service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52265a4a-2e70-412f-8f31-11b0ca133a79 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,248 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,248 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OTT HYDROMET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52265a4a-2e70-412f-8f31-11b0ca133a79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52265a4a-2e70-412f-8f31-11b0ca133a79
  31st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e220e3bc-8fb3-409d-b0a9-010ae323e9a7
  CEFAS23-44 BEEMS Short Form Contract - complete_Redacted

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