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title: "GB-Bridgewater: For aerial data collection using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) at Hinkley Point and Combwich"
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# GB-Bridgewater: For aerial data collection using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) at Hinkley Point and Combwich

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b81d4fd6-2a83-450b-bf32-2431a985073a

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Cefas, a scientific research and consultancy centre, which is seeking an operator for aerial data collection using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) at Hinkley Point and Combwich. This tender is characterised as an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage. The relevant procurement title is "GB-Bridgewater: For aerial data collection using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)," and it falls under the digital remote-control unit industry category. The tender period ended on 30th June 2019, with the contract having a value of £3,100 and a duration from 1st July 2019 to 1st January 2020. The delivery of services is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity could lead to business growth for companies specialising in aerial surveying and environmental monitoring, particularly those experienced with Remotely Piloted Aircraft technology. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms alike should consider submitting proposals, as the procurement criteria are aimed to be inclusive. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in imagery acquisition and data analysis in aquatic environments would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender process.

## Notice

Cefas is a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre, employing over 500 staff, delivering solutions to meet the diverse needs of public and private sector businesses and organisations active in marine, coastal, estuarine and freshwater environments. Cefas is seeking an operator to acquire imagery in these areas to support the statutory montoring plans. Survey areas require image collection at different intervals, as detailed in the attached RFQ. Cefas supports the construction of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station (HPC) by using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to carry out aerial monitoring. The monitoring forms part of statutory monitoring plans and covers a number of areas: a)changes to gravel transport along the coast from west of the HPC costruction site to Stolford Bay; b)changes to the rock platform and drainage around the temporary jetty; c)changes to areas of dense Corallina algae which form in cross-shore drainage features (known as "waterfalls") around the jetty constuction area; d)changes to artificial bunded reservoirs which have been built to manage drainage over the Corallina waterfalls. e)changes to Sabellaria (tube-building worm) communities near the Old Dry Dock which could be affected by water discharges from Outlet 1 and a control area near the temporary jetty; f)changes to intertidal banks of the river Parrett near Combwich which could arise from the refurbishment and operation of Combwich Wharf. To find out more and to respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B5753YD76J 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/a72126fd-51ea-49e9-9072-74b6908a34e4 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,100 |
| 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 | CAPTURED MOTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38820000 - Remote-control equipment
- 42967100 - Digital remote-control unit

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2019 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a72126fd-51ea-49e9-9072-74b6908a34e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a72126fd-51ea-49e9-9072-74b6908a34e4
  6th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=420397269
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B5753YD76J

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