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title: "CEFAS24-95 Contract for ad hoc ecological data collection fieldwork, Hinkley Point"
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# CEFAS24-95 Contract for ad hoc ecological data collection fieldwork, Hinkley Point

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4a7795e-20b6-4436-bfad-6a14e5baba23

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CEFAS24-95 Contract for ad hoc ecological data collection fieldwork, Hinkley Point" has been initiated and awarded by Cefas, a leading UK scientific organisation based in Lowestoft. This contract falls within the "Survey services" industry category and pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process utilised an open procedure below threshold, focusing on collecting and analysing ecological data in the vicinity of Hinkley Point, Somerset. The contract period extends from 3rd September 2024 to 31st December 2027, with a maximum budget allocation of £115,000. The awarded supplier, Marine Science Support Ltd, will undertake tasks including intertidal data collection, ground truthing with GPS, and camera quadrats at designated sites, as well as the deployment and maintenance of data loggers. Cefas has ensured flexibility in the contract by allowing for multiple suppliers to be ranked and approached based on immediate availability and capability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and ecological survey services, particularly those adept at rapid mobilisation and equipped to handle challenging intertidal environments. SMEs stand to benefit from engaging in this contract due to its ad hoc nature and potential for additional surveys, providing scope for establishing lasting partnerships and enhancing their service portfolios. Companies with expertise in using advanced survey techniques, including the operation of small vessels and hovercrafts, as well as data analysis capabilities, will find this contract particularly advantageous. The flexibility and scope for additional assignments create an ideal opening for businesses looking to expand their operations and gain experience in high-demand, specialized ecological data collection and analysis.

## Notice

1st Ranked Supplier - The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) Hinkley Point programme is funded by Nuclear New Build Generation Company (HPC) Ltd. (subsidiary of 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 competent supplier/s to deliver the elements described below. Requirement: Cefas requires the supplier/s to provide ad hoc services to conduct intertidal data collection fieldwork to detect and monitor seagrass abundance, distribution, condition and reproductive effort at various sites in the vicinity of Hinkley Point, Somerset. It is the intention that this Contract will be awarded to multiple suppliers. Cefas will approach the 1st ranked supplier to offer an opportunity, in the event that the 1st ranked supplier is unable to meet the requirement then the requirement will be offered to the next ranked supplier, and so on. Cefas is unable to guarantee any set value, or quantity, of work under this Contract. The advertised value of PS115,000.00 is the maximum amount available to be awarded for the whole Contract duration and is not guaranteed. Data collection surveys will include ground truthing with Global Positioning System (GPS) and camera quadrats at specific locations, with target areas provided ahead of individual surveys (Stolford and Magor). There is potential for additional locations in the Severn Estuary and/or Bristol Channel. Survey dates are currently unknown and often requirements are of short notice, requiring vessels to mobilise within short timescales. The object of the exercise is to secure multiple suppliers that can be called upon at short notice to supply the services required. Additionally, Cefas requires the supplier/s to deploy data loggers and periodically maintain those loggers - specification and sites are yet to be confirmed however are expected at high, mid and low shore sites. Suppliers are required to include options for data analysis of the collected survey data. For example; proportion of seagrass percentage cover, metrics for seagrass condition and reproductive effort assessments Suppliers should include options to utilise small vessels, or hovercrafts for surveying on challenging intertidal substrates with instant access in an emergency situation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa4a9d0-ae02-40be-8d17-a22a8ac7ff83 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa4a9d0-ae02-40be-8d17-a22a8ac7ff83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa4a9d0-ae02-40be-8d17-a22a8ac7ff83
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d30a7004-404b-41a9-bb74-b546fada0d83
  CEFAS24-95 BEEMS Short Form Contract - MSS Ltd (1st Ranked) - COMPLETE_Redacted

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