Planning

Geotechnical and Geophysical Surveys

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 12:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, located in London, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Geotechnical and Geophysical Surveys", classified under services in the marine survey sector. This preliminary market engagement notice was published on 28 March 2025, and responses to the provided questions are due by 11 April 2025. This procurement process aims to aid seabed spatial planning and optimisation through marine surveys planned for the 2026 survey season up to 2030, requiring early scheduling due to vessel/assets procurement timelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geophysical consultancy, marine survey services, and related surveying services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) having expertise in marine surveying and asset management. Engagement in this project will not only contribute to long-term regional development but also provide substantial business growth through multi-year contract opportunities, lasting from 30 September 2025 to 28 September 2029.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Geotechnical and Geophysical Surveys

Notice Description

The Crown Estate is considering conducting marine surveys to support seabed spatial planning and optimisation. This may be done through launching the procurement of marine Geotechnical and Geophysical surveys. As part of this preliminary market engagement, The Crown Estate wants to understand the capacity and capability to support surveys from the 2026 survey season out to 2030 and the timelines for securing vessels/assets in advance of any of those survey seasons to aid in effective procurement planning. Please read the provided slides in PDF format and respond to the questions on page 6.

Planning Information

Please register and log in to our e-procurement portal SourceDogg This is the link for actual request 67629; https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/67629 Please read the provided slides in PDF format and respond to the questions on page 6.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011762-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services

71354500 - Marine survey services

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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