CEFAS24-143 ITT for the provision to provide intertidal rock platform monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point

Description

The Hinkley BEEMS (British EDF Estuarine and Marine Studies) programme is funded by New Nuclear Build Generation Company (HPC) Ltd. 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 monitoring surveys for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear New Build (NNB) project to meet regulatory environmental monitoring requirements. The rock platform monitoring programme focuses on the hard substrate habitats present on the foreshore at Hinkley Point, including the Sabellaria alveolata formation and the macroalgae assemblages, with a focus on the species Corallina officinalis. As such, biological observations are collected every year. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-143 under opportunities. Please note that the advertised budget covers the full potential duration of the contract. The initial term is until 31.12.25 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods until 31.12.27, to be awarded on an annual basis, subject to funding.