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Contract for the Provision of a Field Survey and Hydrodynamic Computational Modelling at Burry Inlet Saltmarsh

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 17:09

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea, a public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, conducted an open procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of a Field Survey and Hydrodynamic Computational Modelling at Burry Inlet Saltmarsh". This procurement falls under the services category and involves surveying services, specifically bathymetric surveys and surface surveying, conducted at the Burry Inlet Saltmarsh, UKL18 region, United Kingdom. The tender process began on 1st October 2025 and concluded with an award on 16th January 2026. The contract was signed on 27th November 2025, with a total gross value of £27,786.00, and it is scheduled to run from 26th July 2026 to 31st July 2026. The process was classified as a "Below threshold - open competition," reflecting a transparent and competitive procurement method.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses within the surveying and hydrodynamic modelling industry to collaborate with a substantial public authority. It is particularly beneficial for companies experienced in field surveys and hydrodynamic computational modelling. Given the open competition method, the tender was accessible to a range of businesses, including SMEs and large-scale operations, with 80% of the award criteria focused on quality. Bangor University was awarded this contract, demonstrating potential for academia and research institutions with large-scale capabilities to engage with governmental projects and contribute to infrastructural and environmental advancements in regional locations like Swansea. The project aims to address geological challenges and enhance environmental management, offering growth opportunities via collaboration and technical expertise.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Field Survey and Hydrodynamic Computational Modelling at Burry Inlet Saltmarsh

Notice Description

Contract details for the Provision of a Field Survey and Hydrodynamic Computational Modelling at Burry Inlet Saltmarsh.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a58e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004088-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71354000 - Map-making services

71355000 - Surveying services

72242000 - Design-modelling services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,565 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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