Award

Seabed Sampling near Poole & Christchurch Bays

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 12:53

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council involved seabed sampling near Poole & Christchurch Bays, within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry. This was an open procurement process under legal basis 2023/54, targeting 15 locations for marine aggregate production in the Option Area 2105 near the West Isle of Wight. The initial tender phase ended on 1st August 2025. Subsequently, on 16th September 2025, CMS GEOSCIENCE LIMITED was awarded the contract, valued at £90,000 with a duration from 15th September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The contract status is active, with procurement classified under public authority - sub-central government, located in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises experienced in the marine survey and dredging industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in high-standard data collection and reporting for the aggregate industry are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Participating in this procurement process not only provides a direct business opportunity via the £75,000 contract but also enhances company visibility and strengthens credentials in governmental offshore projects. The open procedure allows a wide range of businesses to compete, making it accessible for SMEs aiming to expand their market reach in marine geological services.

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Notice Title

Seabed Sampling near Poole & Christchurch Bays

Notice Description

The requirement is for seabed sampling that will be used to inform potential marine aggregate production in new Option Area 2105 (West Isle of Wight). Data collection and reporting must meet a high standard in align with best practice for the aggregate industry with a track record of work for the dredging/aggregate industry in the UK. The work is for 15 locations with 5m depth vibrocores (in water depths less than 25m, each location TBC in Area 2105) and accompanying grab sample at each location.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056958-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CMS GEOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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