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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 with the intention that all required work will be completed by that Supplier. Due to the nature of the work and the risks associated, 3 Call-Off Contracts will also be awarded to the next 3 ranked Suppliers. These will only be used if the top ranked Supplier is unable to complete the services. We are therefore unable to determine the value of spend through each contract. 1st ranked Supplier to be awarded a 'Core Contract' -LandScope Engineering 2nd ranked Supplier to be awarded a 'Call-off Contract' -SEP Hydrographoic Limited 3rd ranked Supplier to be awarded a 'Call-off Contract' -Njord Survey AB 4th ranked Supplier to be awarded a 'Call-off Contract' -Ocean Ecology Limited

Contract for the Renewal of 100 existing licences with posit to enable ongoing use of connect within scientific delivery for deploying r products. Subscription service to provide a cloud based Radius server providing certificate services to Cefas and specifically enabling the remote authentication and build of end user laptops.

To view this opportunity please go to https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/login You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS25-60 Underwater Noise Training - Sri Lanka The Supplier is required to design, deliver and report on the in-person training of equipment set up, as well as usage and data extraction to one government department and one NGO in Sri Lanka, for passive acoustic monitoring. Cefas has been involved in equipment acquisition following interest by two Sri Lankan organisations to develop their passive acoustic monitoring capability. Three SoundTrap ST600 HF- Long Term Recorders (Ocean Instruments NZ) have been purchased and are being delivered to each of the two organisations. Cefas now require a Supplier to deliver training on the initial set up and maintenance of the noise recorders. The government organisation intends to utilise the equipment for monitoring of baseline ambient sound levels and to establish trends in anthropogenic noise around the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. Colombo is the main shipping area in the country, and there is also the potential for future renewable energy developments. The NGO intends to utilise the equipment for monitoring marine mammals off the southwestern and southern coasts of Sri Lanka, in particular blue whales, to support ongoing scientific research objectives determining the drivers for seasonality of different marine mammal species in Sri Lankan waters. The different objectives of each organisation must be fully considered within the design of the training provided to each one. The training will be delivered in-person in Sri Lanka, and may be delivered through classroom based sessions only or a combination of classroom and field-based sessions; the Supplier should detail their intended delivery method within their submission. Key points that should be covered by the training: 1. Basic principles of underwater noise and expectations of types of sounds that could be recorded. 2. Basic principles of how an acoustic recorder/hydrophone works. 3. How to calibrate the acoustic recorders (all 6 SoundTraps were calibrated at the National Physical Laboratory, Loughborough, UK and calibration certificates will be provided with the equipment). 4. How to set up the acoustic recorders for field deployment. 5. How to download the data off the acoustic recorders and perform basic quality control checks. 6. How to maintain the acoustic recorders (cleaning o-rings, check for corrosion etc.) The Supplier will provide step-by-step guides for each of the organisations to refer to (including picture guides) on key points 3 – 6, in addition to the in-person training. The Supplier is required to engage and work closely with both organisations, along with Cefas, to design a training plan, deliver the agreed plan and provide a short summary report following the delivery of the training. The training plan will be reviewed and approved by Cefas and in-country partners prior to delivery commencing. All in-country, in-person delivery of training is expected to be completed within 1-week, with the expectation of 1-2 days of training provided to each organisation. This will vary depending on content proposed by the Supplier and staffing availability of those from the two organisations. Exact timing of the training will be agreed between the Supplier, Cefas, and our in-country partners, within the timeframe proposed. Training may be provided in either Sinhala or English. The venue for the training should be identified by the supplier and be suitable for both organisations, venue location should be agreed with Cefas as part of the plan for training. During the design and delivery of training, the Supplier must consider Gender, Equality, Diversity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH). The final report should provide a summary of training delivered, demographic data of those trained and evidence of learning that occurred from the training (e.g. through pre-delivery and post-delivery questionnaires) and feedback from those trained (covering the review of the training received and how they will utilise this training in the future). The Supplier must have demonstrable knowledge of the use, set up and basic data interpretation of underwater noise monitoring equipment which is either the same as or of a similar design to the SoundTrap ST600 HF-Long Term Recorder. The Supplier should also have demonstrable evidence of the delivery of training, with an understanding of delivering work of a similar nature in tropical regions and/or across the Asian continent.

North East Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus), is a widely distributed stock which exhibits significant seasonal migrations. Having a solid understanding of these migrations, including occupancy of different areas, is critical to successfully managing the stock. To better understand stock movements, Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags have been deployed in mackerel on the West coast of the UK and Ireland by Norway since 2011. However, areas of the North Sea are not included in Norway's tagging survey. Our study will aim to deploy tags in the North Sea, providing additional data to the international effort to understand stock characteristics, which will facilitate sustainable management of mackerel. Cefas require a suitable vessel to support the capture of mackerel and deployment of PIT tags in the North Sea. Cefas plan to deploy up to 15,000 tags on live mackerel and will provide a minimum of 6 personnel to tag the fish, working with the vessel to deliver the scientific objectives of the survey.<br/><br/>The exact mobbing, transit, sea-days and demobbing dates will be agreed between Cefas and the skipper, but the days at sea will need to fall between the 11th September and 19th September 2023 due to scientific staff availability. The vessel must be available for seven consecutive days at sea within this period. The 2023 survey duration is 7 days but may be increased to cover bad weather days.<br/><br/>Subject to confirmation of funding, further surveys in subsequent years may be required. If confirmed, these will likely be conducted within the same time period each year. Subject to funding the duration of future surveys may be extended to approximately 14 days. The Contract could therefore be extended to undertake surveys for up to a further 3 years, however each extension period will be confirmed on an annual basis subject to confirmation of funding

Cefas require a supplier to conduct subtidal monitoring surveys for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build (NNB) project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements.

Repair/preventative maintenance of one high-end analytical instruments within the Chemistry TA.

Training workshops focusing on emergency response and resilience practices.

Contract for services to deliver data collection and outreach campaigns on Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in Maldives, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

Contract for technical advisory services on Sustainable Financing in Belize for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Cefas require provision of a surveillance system and associated services for Marine Protected Areas in Maldives, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme

The BEEMS (British Energy Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited and Sizewell C Limited. Through this programme, Cefas provide authoritative scientific information on the marine and transitional waters in the vicinity of potential nuclear new build (NNB) power stations and require a competent Supplier to deliver the element described below. Within the BEEMS programme, Cefas routinely manage, review, analyse and report on hydrographic surveys conducted by third parties to meet regulatory marine environmental monitoring requirements. Surveys serve a range of purposes within the marine environmental monitoring programmes for Sizewell C (SZC) and Hinkley Point C (HPC) power stations. This includes bathymetric multibeam echosounder (MBES) surveys to examine: • Geomorphological change of nearshore bars and sandbanks (including validation of remote x-band radar measurements of these features). • Seabed change in dredging areas and dredge disposal sites. • Scour around seabed infrastructure. Requirement: The Supplier will provide hydrographic services; covering specialist technical review and quality assurance of nearshore hydrographic survey data. Surveys are conducted by third parties as part of the marine environmental monitoring programmes for HPC and SZC NNB power stations. The work will be ongoing in nature, with an expected increase in survey activity in 2026. The projects are in varying stages of planning and as such, the Supplier could be required to take on work at any point in the project lifecycle. A kick off meeting will be held to discuss and agree the anticipated work requirement for each project. The survey schedule is subject to change in accordance with weather, construction schedules and regulatory requirements. For SZC, surveys are expected to be at least quarterly throughout 2026 and likely to be similar in future years. For HPC there is no defined survey plan, but it is important that the Supplier can provide the required support as and when required. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Bidder Pack. Contract Details Due to the nature of the work and the tight regulatory deadlines required to be met, Cefas is awarding the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) a Core Contract and is awarding 2 (two) additional Call-Off Contracts. The Supplier awarded the Core Contract is contracted with the intention to deliver all Contract requirements for the duration of the Contract and any possible extensions. The Buyer has also awarded 2 (two) additional Call-Off Contracts to the Suppliers ranked in the next 2 (two) positions (2nd and 3rd) below the Most Advantageous Tender. A Call-Off Contract will be used only in circumstances where the Core Contracted Supplier cannot provide the services. The Call-Off Contracted Suppliers will be approached in order of their ranked position (2nd, 3rd) from the evaluation process, to request provision of the required services. The Core Contract is awarded on a call-off basis, up to a maximum value of £100,000 including VAT. Actual value is dependent on the work required. The additional Call-Off Contracts are awarded based on no committed value or volume of work. Suppliers should understand that the Buyer may not award any work under the Call-Off Contract.

As part of our work under the Blue Belt Programme, Cefas requires a desk-based review of possible remote monitoring options for Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Islands considering the technical, biological and economic feasibility.

Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq2000 Sequencing Instrument Service Contracts

This opportunity is for a data collection activity with a 4-metre beam trawl during 2024 (late August - mid October). The target species for age/length sampling are sole, plaice and & other commercially important species.

This opportunity is to appoint a suitable organisation to collect the water and shellfish samples required for the purpose of the FSS shellfish official control monitoring programme.

Sequencing consumables for delivery of various projects/consumables spend within the current FY

Venue hire for the OCPP Maldives PCA Forum in early February, supporting transition activities.

Contract for the Purchase of Fish monitoring tags for monitoring at Hinkley Point C

Continued maintenance of the internal plants at Cefas Lowestoft