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CEFAS25-91 ITT for provision of mudflat monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point C

Awarded to Marine Science Support, Marine Science Support Ltd

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE(buyer)

Published
Published 24 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 7 January 2026

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Overview

Cefas has awarded a contract to Marine Science Support Ltd worth £550,000 for conducting intertidal mudflat monitoring surveys at Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project to assess environmental impacts. The ongoing programme involves collecting biological samples (macrofauna, Baltic tellin specimens, and sediment) twice yearly during spring tides and deploying temperature sensors at low shore stations for quarterly data uploads, focusing on Bridgwater Bay and a reference site in Wick St. Lawrence.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£170,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
24 November 2025
Questions by
18 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Survey services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£550,000
Award date
20 January 2026
Contract period
9 February 2026 → 31 December 2028
Contract length
2 years 11 months
Could run to
31 December 2030
Against estimate
224% above
Bids received
2
Winners
  • Marine Science Support
  • Marine Science Support Ltd

This contract ends on 31 December 2028, or 31 December 2030 if every extension is used.

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Bids received

2

2 from SMEs

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How bids were scored

Price 25% · Quality 75%

  • Technical65%
  • Social Value10%
  • Price25%

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  1. Contract

    17 February 2026

  2. Contract

    20 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    24 November 2025

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