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Hydrographic Survey Services - Lot 1 Shallow Water

MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency

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10 Jul 2023 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for hydrographic survey services under the UK Civil Hydrography Programme, which plays a critical role in safeguarding navigational safety. This tender process covers multiple geographical locations, including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and other British Overseas Territories. It involved hydrographic surveying services with an open procurement method suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, under the industry category classified by CPV code 71353100. The tender went through the award stage, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028. The awarded contract was valued at £11,080,000, with an initial award announced on 18th March 2026 and published on 2nd April 2026.

This procurement opportunity has the potential to offer substantial business growth for companies in the hydrographic surveying sector, especially those skilled in marine data collection and analysis. Companies looking to participate should have expertise in surveying shallow and routine resurvey waters, and in applying marine data for navigational purposes. The process allows for participation from large-scale suppliers, evidenced by the involvement of Njord Survey AB, a company of considerable size. Businesses with prior experience in statutory hydrographic obligations and marine surveying will find this tender particularly relevant. Moreover, the open procedure procurement method suggests a competitive environment, affording firms an opportunity to demonstrate their unique capabilities in hydrographic services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrographic Survey Services - Lot 1 Shallow Water

Notice Description

The UK Civil Hydrography Programme: The MCA plays a unique role within Government in discharging statutory hydrographic obligations under the United Nations' Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. The CHP is a multi-million-pound MCA-led Government initiative to prioritise, survey and map UK waters in order to keep UK nautical charts and publications current, safe and fit for purpose. This multi-disciplined marine data gathering programme is targeted at areas of highest navigational safety risk. The CHP work scope is as follows: - Lot 1 Shallow Water - typically water depths 0-200m, predominantly depths less than 40m;

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f2e760c-5042-4576-a216-963b028acee9
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44812ff-7a21-4186-aa68-6b35660c0c09
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Clinton Marine Survey AB

Further Information

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