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CEFAS25-80 ITT for bathymetric surveys at Sizewell C for the BEEMS programme

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

Buyer Address: Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, UKH14, NR33 0HT, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Holly Power

Contact Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
500000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000.0 GBP
Published
18 Aug 2025, 15:25
Deadline
12 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
63726800 - Research vessel services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by Sizewell C 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 and require the Supplier to deliver the elements described below.  The purpose of this project is to provide bathymetric data at Sizewell to assess the geomorphological changes of the region, hence contributing to the ongoing monitoring of the Sizewell Coastline. These surveys are a regulatory requirement under the Development Consent Order’s (DCO) conditions and the Coastal Processes Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (CPMMP). Cefas anticipate 4 - 6 Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) bathymetric surveys to IHO Special Order (at a minimum) within the Greater Sizewell Bay (GSB) for a 12-month period between October 2025 and September 2026 (with the option to extend for up to 4 additional years), roughly following a quarterly schedule with the potential for additional surveys subject to requirements. Exact survey dates will be agreed between Cefas and the supplier during the pre-survey kick off meetings, however the timings for surveys are dependent on construction schedules so may be subject to change at short notice. We currently expect the first survey to be required in October/November 2025, with following surveys in approximately January 2026, April 2026 and July 2026. A Core Contract will be awarded to the top ranked Supplier and up to 3 Call-Off Contracts will be awarded to the next 3 ranked Suppliers. Full details are in the Bidder Pack, available from the eProcurement system once Suppliers have registered their interest.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049609-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 500,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-13T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-10-12T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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