---
title: "CEFAS23-19 Contract for Gravel Transport Monitoring at Hinkley Point C"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b382"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2023-03-16"
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# CEFAS23-19 Contract for Gravel Transport Monitoring at Hinkley Point C

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b382

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract for gravel transport monitoring at Hinkley Point C to Marine Science Support Ltd. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services and was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of £124,284, was signed on 2nd February 2023. The monitoring programme aims to provide scientific information on marine and transitional waters near potential new build nuclear power stations.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring for construction to participate. The contract was awarded based on quality criteria, with the methodology and equipment used being unique to the appointed supplier. Businesses with expertise in marine studies, environmental protection, and scientific monitoring services may find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The opportunity is particularly relevant for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to the scale of the project and the focus on monthly gravel particle transport monitoring at a specific location.

## Notice

The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generating Company HPC (NNB GenCo). 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 requires a suitable Supplier to undertake monthly monitoring of Gravel Particle Transport at the Hinkley Point C frontage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generating Company HPC (NNB GenCo). 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 requires a suitable Supplier to undertake monthly monitoring of Gravel Particle Transport at the Hinkley Point C frontage.

### Procurement Information

Regulation 32 - competition lacking for technical reasons: Methodology and equipment used unique to appointed supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007708-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,284 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| 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 | MARINE SCIENCE SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007708-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.marinesciencesupport.co.uk
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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