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UXO Survey - Luce Bay

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 14:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 10:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UXO Survey - Luce Bay" was initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, UK. The tender is related to marine survey services and involves an annual hydrographic survey to assess munitions' seabed containment sites at Luce Bay. It was an open competition under a 'Below threshold' procurement method, with the process advancing from tendering to awarding. The tender stage ended on 30 August 2025, with the contract awarded on 9 October 2025 to Clydeside Surveys Ltd, a small enterprise based in Glasgow. The contract term extends from 9 October 2025 to 31 December 2027, with potential renewals until 2029 based on performance and agreed pricing adjustments.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and hydrographic survey services. Companies adept in conducting detailed surveys and capable of delivering precise assessments on munitions containment effectiveness would find this opportunity particularly lucrative. Small to medium enterprises, capable of adhering to health and safety regulations, offering competitive pricing, and meeting specified technical requirements, are well-suited to compete and grow through engagements like these. The government's preference for open and below-threshold tenders also ensures an accessible procurement landscape for diverse business players.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UXO Survey - Luce Bay

Notice Description

Annual hydrographic survey to assess the continued effectiveness of the original seabed permanent containment sites of munitions situated at Luce Bay. Detailed report is deliverable of each annual survey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to budget availability, satisfactory performance and agreement of extension prices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071693-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Clydeside Surveys Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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