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title: "CEFAS23-13 Contract for a Multibeam Bathymetric Survey within Sizewell Bay, Suffolk"
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# CEFAS23-13 Contract for a Multibeam Bathymetric Survey within Sizewell Bay, Suffolk

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb3d9b3b-5cb7-4da2-843b-8db8b4570a1b

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## Summary

The buying organization, Cefas, has awarded a contract for a Multibeam Bathymetric Survey within Sizewell Bay, Suffolk. This procurement falls under the industry category of Bathymetric surveys services and is located in the East of England. The tender was conducted through an open procedure with a minimum value of £40,000 and a total contract value of £60,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th March 2023 and the contract period starting on 16th May 2023 and ending on 31st December 2023.

This tender opportunity created by Cefas can benefit businesses specializing in survey services, marine studies, and environmental data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract provides an opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise in conducting multibeam bathymetric surveys and delivering high-quality marine scientific information. Businesses interested in marine research and data analysis within the East of England region should consider participating in this tender process.

## Notice

The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB GenCo (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 a competent Supplier to deliver the following; Cefas require two shallow water multibeam bathymetric surveys to IHO Special Order (at a minimum) within the Greater Sizewell Bay (GSB). Both surveys will take place over the spring tide windows (4 days approximately), with one in April-May 2023 (the 'Spring Survey') and the second survey in September-October 2023 (the 'Autumn Survey'). Both surveys will require nearshore transects to assess geomorphological changes of two longshore bars, alongside a combination of offshore Areas of Interest (AOI). Backscatter will be required to be processed and delivered for all areas within both surveys.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881327ec-b3ee-429a-a82d-3383f7baf5c2 |
| 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 | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,285 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEOSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881327ec-b3ee-429a-a82d-3383f7baf5c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881327ec-b3ee-429a-a82d-3383f7baf5c2
  22nd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b531133a-9cfe-4aff-9a5f-6616ce95846a
  CEFAS23-13 BEEMS Short Form Contract - Signed_Redacted

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