Scope
Reference
C32142
Description
The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generation Company Sizewell C (NNB GenCo SZC). 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 Supplier to deliver the element described below.
To support the delivery of the BEEMS Programme, Cefas require the Supplier to provide aerial data collection using a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in the Sizewell to Thorpeness region on a quarterly basis. It is anticipated that the first flight will be undertaken in March 2026 and the final flight in December 2028 (with extension options as per point 4).
On occasion, additional flights may be required, therefore Cefas requests a day rate cost in Appendix 6, for flights of a similar nature in the vicinity of Sizewell area.
The purpose of this work is to safely conduct regular RPA flights in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidelines at the above locations for the purpose of acquiring survey data to meet environmental monitoring requirements.
The Supplier's flight team will manage the planning, notifications, and safe execution of each survey.
The Contract implementation is expected to start February 2026, and the initial Contract period will end 31 December 2028, with the option to extend by 2 further periods of 12 months each to maximum end date of 31 December 2030.
Contract 1. CEFAS25-122 Contract to provide RPA flights in Sizewell region for BEEMS project
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
2 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 12 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 4 years, 10 months, 13 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months each
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311000 - Survey services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
StirlingX Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXYJ-5582-TZYG
3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
United Kingdom
Email: sales@stirlingx.io
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Gallos Technology Limited
Companies House number 13610180
3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, UK
Control conditions: owns shares, has voting rights
Associated people/organisations:
Not applicable
Contract 1. CEFAS25-122 Contract to provide RPA flights in Sizewell region for BEEMS project
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-5299-JGTN
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Holly Power
Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government