Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c72-ad4c-70e6-93be-5d67a5420006/cefas21-04-itt-beems-bathymetry-surveys-x2-lots closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CEFAS21-04 ITT BEEMS Bathymetry Surveys (x2 Lots) [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Open field Estimated value £30,000 Published 18 Jan 2021 Deadline Closed 1 Feb 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is an executive agency of Defra. It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regards to marine and closely related environments. Our work takes us from freshwater to the open ocean, and includes both wild and farmed fish. Our influence and leadership spans a wide spectrum of issues, including: - climate change impacts and adaptation - marine planning and environmental licensing - sustainable fisheries management - marine biodiversity and habitats - fish and shellfish health and hygiene - emergency response. For further background information on Cefas, please visit our website at [cefas.co.uk](http://www.cefas.co.uk) ### Background to requirement The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by Cefas customer EDF Energy to provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential new build nuclear power stations. Bathymetric surveys are required during the construction phase of the HPC build programme. Four bathymetric surveys are required, two in the vicinity of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) construction site and two at Portishead disposal site, Somerset, UK. There is a licence requirement to undertake two detailed bathymetric surveys of the subsea infrastructure locations at Hinkley Point before marine works begin and again after construction is completed. Construction also requires the seabed to be dredged, and material to be removed from site and disposed of in a licenced disposal site. Disposal has been proposed at site LU070 (Portishead) and two detailed bathymetric surveys of the disposal site are required before and after disposal takes place. ### Aims and Objectives Cefas is seeking a contractor to undertake four bathymetric surveys. Interested parties are invited to tender for the following lots: - Lot 1: Two surveys at Hinkley Point construction site ([defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/487659700177164B15CC](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/487659700177164B15CC)) - Lot 2: Two surveys at Portishead disposal site ([defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/540785690177168CF7AD](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/540785690177168CF7AD)) Suppliers can tender for one or both lots. Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: - Visit [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. 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If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. Read full description ## CPV classification Survey vessels Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6d4c00f4-febe-411e-bbd4-1a8fc29403a1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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