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title: "CEFAS24-143 Contract for the provision to provide intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point."
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# CEFAS24-143 Contract for the provision to provide intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point.

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924387ad-18c5-484f-91b5-7d6a58ec3abd

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point, under the title "CEFAS24-143 Contract for the provision to provide intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point." This contract falls under the industry category of survey services (CPV 79311000) and is specifically for environmental monitoring requirements linked to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project. The awarded supplier is Marine Science Support Ltd. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 3 February 2025 to 31 December 2027. The contract has a value of £300,000 and was procured through an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and marine science services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolios by participating in high-value governmental projects. Securing similar contracts can provide these businesses with steady income streams and enhance their reputations within the industry. The requirement for intertidal monitoring surveys suggests a need for expertise in marine biology and environmental compliance, making this an ideal opportunity for entities with relevant experience and capabilities.

## Notice

Cefas require a supplier to conduct intertidal monitoring surveys for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build (NNB) project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. The Hinkley BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by New Nuclear Build Generation Company (HPC) Ltd. Through this programme, Cefas provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential new build nuclear power stations. Cefas require a supplier to conduct intertidal monitoring surveys for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build (NNB) project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. The rock platform monitoring programme focuses on the hard substrate habitats present on the foreshore at Hinkley Point, including the Sabellaria alveolata formation and the macroalgae assemblages, with a focus on the species Corallina officinalis. As such, biological observations are collected every year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1559a77d-8dec-4bd7-bec9-642e2d7852f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 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 | MARINE SCIENCE SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1559a77d-8dec-4bd7-bec9-642e2d7852f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1559a77d-8dec-4bd7-bec9-642e2d7852f9
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d4db416-6a74-4056-9f2c-d54e972b70dd
  CEFAS24-143 BEEMS Short Form Contract_final_SIGNED_Redacted

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