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title: "Cefas: RFQ: Vessel Survey Severn Estuary 2020"
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# Cefas: RFQ: Vessel Survey Severn Estuary 2020

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad94d0d4-0e5e-44a2-ab0b-8063a9b3a1d0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cefas: RFQ: Vessel Survey Severn Estuary 2020" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal and pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on marine and transitional waters. The tender was initiated as an open procedure and commenced on 1st June 2020, with a contract value of £8,000. The project aimed to survey subtidal benthic communities in Bridgewater Bay, with deliverables due by 5th July 2020. The tender period concluded on 28th February 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine services sector, particularly those involved in environmental surveys and marine biology. Businesses that specialise in vessel operations, ecological assessments, or marine resource management would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. Engaging in this contract can enhance visibility and open doors for future collaborations with organisations like Cefas and EDF Energy, thereby promoting growth in their respective fields.

## Notice

The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by Cefas' customer EDF Energy to provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential new build nuclear power stations. Cefas has a requirement to conduct a survey to investigate the subtidal benthic communities in Bridgewater Bay. It includes six sampling stations: three located off Hinkley Point, and three located in the east side of the Bay (see map below). Three replicate grab samples will be taken at each site. This monitoring would serve to inform the WFD benthic invertebrate biological element for TraC waterbodies and it will also provide baseline data for the monitoring at Hinkley Point.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ea27d8-f69c-4ff0-aa93-833f7b45867d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 5 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCEAN ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2020 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ea27d8-f69c-4ff0-aa93-833f7b45867d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ea27d8-f69c-4ff0-aa93-833f7b45867d
  22nd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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