--- title: "GB-Bridgewater: For aerial data collection using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) at Hinkley Point and Combwich" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f701f7a5-8ff9-491c-838a-da5e47105d3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f701f7a5-8ff9-491c-838a-da5e47105d3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f701f7a5-8ff9-491c-838a-da5e47105d3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f701f7a5-8ff9-491c-838a-da5e47105d3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2019-02-22" --- # GB-Bridgewater: For aerial data collection using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) at Hinkley Point and Combwich Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f701f7a5-8ff9-491c-838a-da5e47105d3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f701f7a5-8ff9-491c-838a-da5e47105d3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f701f7a5-8ff9-491c-838a-da5e47105d3e.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Cefas, a scientific research and consultancy organisation based in Lowestoft, UK. The tender, titled "GB-Bridgewater: For aerial data collection using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) at Hinkley Point and Combwich," falls under the services category, specifically related to remote-control equipment. This open procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 23:59 on 8th March 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2019 and conclude on 1st January 2020, with a contract value ranging between £10,000 and £25,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in aerial data collection and remote-operated technology, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific monitoring needs outlined in the request for quotation. Enterprises with expertise in marine and environmental surveys, as well as those capable of providing innovative remote-control equipment, will find this tender particularly well-suited for participation. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance their portfolio but also support the statutory monitoring activities pivotal to the construction of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. ## 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/c3a40ab5-87d7-4f4d-861e-5460ff0baec9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38820000 - Remote-control equipment - 42967100 - Digital remote-control unit ## Release History - 22 Feb 2019 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a40ab5-87d7-4f4d-861e-5460ff0baec9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a40ab5-87d7-4f4d-861e-5460ff0baec9 22nd February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bridgewater:-For-aerial-data-collection-using-Remotely-Piloted-Aircraft-%28RPA%29-at-Hinkley-Point-and-Combwich/B5753YD76J Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B5753YD76J ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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