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Maldives Seabed Mapping - Cost / Benefit Analysis

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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Award

30 Oct 2025 at 16:03

Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government public authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a tender process for a project titled "Maldives Seabed Mapping - Cost / Benefit Analysis". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on economic research and environmental services. The process was conducted via an open competition method, described as being below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 30th September 2025, with a contractual period ranging from 1st October 2025 to 28th February 2026. The contract's gross value is £35,400 GBP, with a specific focus on analysis within the Economic Exclusive Zone of the Republic of Maldives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in economic research and environmental services, providing them with a platform to engage in international projects. Companies that specialise in economic analysis, environmental consultancy, and mapping are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement process being open and below threshold indicates an inclusive approach, encouraging participation from SMEs, which could leverage such opportunities for growth and expansion into international markets. FULL CIRCLE ECONOMICS LIMITED, an SME based in Kingston Upon Thames, was successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to secure government contracts and collaborative projects involving complex economic evaluations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maldives Seabed Mapping - Cost / Benefit Analysis

Notice Description

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake an analysis and evaluate the financial cost/ benefit relationship of seabed mapping within the EEZ of the Republic of Maldives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069842-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
£39,166 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Jes Juett
Contact Email
procurement@ukho.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)1823 443280

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULL CIRCLE ECONOMICS

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