--- title: "CEFAS24-117 ITT for the provision to provide RPA flights at Hinkley Point C" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ebb7477-e7df-4af1-8a13-301623585153" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ebb7477-e7df-4af1-8a13-301623585153" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ebb7477-e7df-4af1-8a13-301623585153.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ebb7477-e7df-4af1-8a13-301623585153.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-10-18" --- # CEFAS24-117 ITT for the provision to provide RPA flights at Hinkley Point C Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ebb7477-e7df-4af1-8a13-301623585153 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ebb7477-e7df-4af1-8a13-301623585153) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ebb7477-e7df-4af1-8a13-301623585153.json) ## Summary The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has initiated a public procurement process titled "CEFAS24-117 ITT for the provision to provide RPA flights at Hinkley Point C." This procurement falls under the industry category of survey services (CPV 79311000), with an additional classification for survey conduction services (CPV 79311200). The project is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on 18 November 2024. The contract period is expected to begin on 17 December 2024 and conclude on 31 December 2029, offering a total value of £625,000. The project involves conducting intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights to monitor coastal changes and algal coverage, specifically along the Hinkley Point foreshore and Combwich Wharf, in line with regulatory environmental monitoring requirements for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aerial surveys and remote sensing technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in RPA flights and environmental monitoring stand to benefit from this contract due to its extended duration and substantial budget. Successful bidders will need to adhere to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidelines and be capable of producing high-resolution orthophotos (OPs) and Digital Surface Models (DSMs). Companies with a robust technical foundation in survey services and the ability to meet stringent environmental monitoring standards are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, fostering potential business growth and contributing to significant environmental research and monitoring projects. ## Notice The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited. 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 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights, in accordance with the civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidelines, 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. RPA flights and photography are required: (1) along the Hinkley Point foreshore, and; (2) at Combwich Wharf and the surrounding banks of the River Parrett. Flight/survey design and equipment specification must be sufficient for Cefas to create orthophotos (OPs) and Digital Surface Models (DSMs) with a Ground Sampling Distance (GSD, i.e. resolution) of 3cm/pixel or better (exceptions noted in Appendix 4 - Specification of Requirements). Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-117 under opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833a43fb-f3fd-4418-9203-5704ce87140c | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £625,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311000 - Survey services - 79311200 - Survey conduction services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833a43fb-f3fd-4418-9203-5704ce87140c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833a43fb-f3fd-4418-9203-5704ce87140c 18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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