Scope
Reference
CEFAS25-25
Description
The BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited. Through this programme, Cefas provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential new build nuclear power stations. Cefas require a supplier to conduct intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights, in accordance with the civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidelines, to monitor potential coastal change and intertidal algal coverage for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. RPA flights and photography are required: (1) along the Hinkley Point foreshore, and; (2) at Combwich Wharf and the surrounding banks of the River Parrett.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years, 5 months
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend on an annual basis, up to end 31/12/2029
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Still to be defined
Technical ability conditions of participation
Specific criteria still to be defined. The Supplier will be required to evidence recent relevant experience conducting RPA surveys in similar or comparable high risk locations.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
28 May 2025
Enquiry deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 July 2025
Other information
Payment terms
Still to be defined
Description of risks to contract performance
Still to be defined
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-5299-JGTN
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom
Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government