---
title: "CEFAS24-143 ITT for the provision to provide intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CEFAS"
published: "2024-11-26"
---

# CEFAS24-143 ITT for the provision to provide intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524.json)

## Summary

Cefas is seeking suppliers to execute intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point as part of the Hinkley BEEMS programme, funded by New Nuclear Build Generation Company (HPC) Ltd. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions on 6 January 2025. This open procedure contract, valued between £250,000 and £300,000, begins on 10 February 2025 and could be extended annually up to 31 December 2027. The project focuses on survey services within the marine and transitional waters surrounding potential new nuclear power station locations in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental surveys, particularly those with experience in marine biology and habitat monitoring. With a significant budget and a potential contract period extending up to three years, companies, especially SMEs, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to an important environmental monitoring programme. Ideal contenders will be equipped to fulfil the specialised requirements of assessing hard substrate habitats and specific species such as Corallina officinalis.

## Notice

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. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-143 under opportunities. Please note that the advertised budget covers the full potential duration of the contract. The initial term is until 31.12.25 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods until 31.12.27, to be awarded on an annual basis, subject to funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6724e32-eb28-469b-a3fe-9d087ea102f7 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6724e32-eb28-469b-a3fe-9d087ea102f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6724e32-eb28-469b-a3fe-9d087ea102f7
  26th November 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f7412ee-2e59-40ba-8693-73b67334d524.json.