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title: "CEFAS22-140 BEEMS RPA Surveys"
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# CEFAS22-140 BEEMS RPA Surveys

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-987bde1a-1431-4870-a222-248d493ea8af

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## Summary

The purchasing organisation Cefas has completed a procurement process for services related to marine survey services. The contract, titled "CEFAS22-140 BEEMS RPA Surveys," involves carrying out intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights to monitor coastal changes for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project. The contract value is £250,000 GBP, with a minimum value of £100,000 GBP. The tender deadline was on 6th January 2023, and the contract period is from 15th February 2023 to 31st December 2024. This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by Cefas to Marine Science Support Ltd can be a significant growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marine survey services sector. Businesses with expertise in conducting intertidal RPA flights and monitoring coastal changes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, providing transparency and fair competition for interested bidders. Specifically, companies with experience in marine survey services and a capacity to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements would find this tender suitable for their business growth objectives.

## Notice

The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB GenCo (EDF Energy). 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 Contractor to deliver the element described below. Cefas require services to conduct intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights to monitor potential coastal change and intertidal algal coverage for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f97c7f-52cb-415f-9de1-ee7e6e145804 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,930 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f97c7f-52cb-415f-9de1-ee7e6e145804

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f97c7f-52cb-415f-9de1-ee7e6e145804
  2nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9076c02d-137f-4d6e-b667-90157627f6df
  CEFAS22-140 BEEMS RPA Surveys_MSS - Complete_Redacted

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