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title: "CEFAS21-68 BEEMS RFQ Multibeam Bathymetric Survey"
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# CEFAS21-68 BEEMS RFQ Multibeam Bathymetric Survey

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-962c4465-e71e-465c-af86-926b60e79893

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-68 BEEMS RFQ Multibeam Bathymetric Survey" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender falls under the services industry category focused on bathymetric survey services, specifically for a shallow water survey in the Greater Sizewell Bay, East of England. The tender was awarded on 29 June 2021, and the contract commenced on 26 July 2021, with an end date of 30 September 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £27,000, procured through an open procedure method.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in marine surveying and ecological assessments to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in bathymetric surveys, particularly those recognised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for similar projects in the future. Engaging with such tenders can foster growth and build a competitive edge in the marine services sector.

## Notice

Cefas require a shallow water multibeam bathymetric survey with 100% coverage of the areas of interest (AOIs) to IHO Order 1A (at a minimum) within the Greater Sizewell Bay (GSB). Three calibration corridor transects are required to support the calibration of shore-based, seaward looking instruments. A single nearshore transect is also required to assess geomorphological changes of two longshore bars.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e386a96-545a-4ff0-8591-2e21bc1b57b1 |
| 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 | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | 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 | SEP HYDROGRAPHIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e386a96-545a-4ff0-8591-2e21bc1b57b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e386a96-545a-4ff0-8591-2e21bc1b57b1
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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