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title: "CEFAS25-48 Contract for BEEMS Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) surveys at Hinkley Point C"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0545c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-06-10"
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# CEFAS25-48 Contract for BEEMS Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) surveys at Hinkley Point C

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0545c2

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, managed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS25-48 Contract for BEEMS Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) surveys at Hinkley Point C." This tender, relevant to the services industry category, was conducted directly but below the competition threshold, highlighting a non-competitive procurement method. The services involved include intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights to monitor potential coastal changes for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project. The location for these services is Lowestoft, and key contract dates range from 1st February 2025 to 30th September 2025, with the possibility of extending if urgent regulatory needs arise. The procurement stage is complete, with Marine Science Support Ltd awarded the contract.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental monitoring and aviation technology services, particularly those offering remote piloted aircraft operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to Marine Science Support Ltd could be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, as the contract reflects a demand for niche expertise in survey services and regulatory compliance within environmental projects. The direct awarding approach, devoid of extensive competition, can serve as a strategic advantage for businesses able to establish effective relationships with contracting authorities like CEFAS, potentially leading to future collaborative opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of services to conduct intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights to monitor potential coastal change and intertidal algal coverage for Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031117-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,297 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 08:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031117-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031117-2025
  10th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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