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title: "GB-Maldon: Bradwell Underwater Noise Propagation Measurements"
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# GB-Maldon: Bradwell Underwater Noise Propagation Measurements

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c14c399-635d-400d-819b-468d05dc1960

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-Maldon: Bradwell Underwater Noise Propagation Measurements" was conducted by Cefas, an environmental consultancy based in Lowestoft, UK. The primary objective is to perform underwater sound propagation loss measurements off the coast of Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. This public contract falls under the category of data collection services and has a total value of £24,492. The tender period concluded on 23rd September 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2019 and run through to 1st December 2019. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring broad accessibility for potential bidders.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the environmental and marine research sectors, particularly those with capabilities in acoustic measurement and data analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their project portfolio in underwater studies will find this a relevant procurement to consider. The specific requirements for expertise in sound propagation measurements may also appeal to companies with experience in similar environmental monitoring services, granting them a competitive advantage in the tendering process.

## Notice

Cefas requires underwater sound propagation loss measurements be carried out off the coast of Bradwell-on-Sea, Maldon in Essex in order to validate an underwater propagation model. The successful Tenderer is required to carry out measurements at two to three source locations with transects running upstream/downstream and across the Blackwater Estuary. The source locations and transect directions are to be agreed with Cefas and should be chosen based on variations in bathymetry. Cefas will provide the successful Tenderer with a PDF map of the area showing the local bathymetry in order to aid this discussion. The measurements should be conducted during winter months i.e. between November 2019 and December 2019. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e36645-5b24-4584-b0c9-1daa88954f3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 1 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,492 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,492 |
| 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 | SUBACOUSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2019 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e36645-5b24-4584-b0c9-1daa88954f3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e36645-5b24-4584-b0c9-1daa88954f3f
  24th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=432378523
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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