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Pitcairn Marine Coastal Walkway Feasibility Research

MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 09:17

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 09:10

Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), based in London, has completed the procurement process for a feasibility study on the Pitcairn Marine Coastal Walkway, with Resilio Limited from New Zealand as the appointed supplier. The contract, valued at £37,939.83, was awarded under an open competition procedure with the planning, tender, and award stages running from October 2025 to January 2026. This initiative falls under the environmental services category and is part of a broader scheme to enhance sustainable development and promote the Marine Protected Area (MPA) on the Pitcairn Islands. Key deliverables include a high-level feasibility report, stakeholder engagement summary, and cost estimates for the proposed walkway, with the final results expected by March 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental, research, or architectural services, specifically those capable of delivering comprehensive feasibility studies in remote and international contexts. Companies that can provide innovative technical solutions and engage in effective community-based evaluation will find this contract particularly rewarding. Participation in such projects not only enhances business portfolios but also supports sustainable development goals and strengthens global market presence, especially for SMEs and firms interested in expanding into public authority contracts with a focus on environmental enhancements.

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Notice Title

Pitcairn Marine Coastal Walkway Feasibility Research

Notice Description

This contract will support the Government of the Pitcairn Islands' ambition to develop a coastal walkway(s) to enhance local livelihoods and promote the island's MPA. The MMO, under the Blue Belt Programme, requires the appointed supplier to research and assess the feasibility of the proposed walkway(s) through both technical and community-based investigation. The output will be a high-level feasibility report that: Establishes if development of a coastal walkway is possible Identifies a potential route and basic concept design Provides a stakeholder engagement summary Highlights potential opportunities and challenges associated with development of a coastal walkway on Pitcairn Island Estimates high-level development costs of the proposed walkway(s)

Planning Information

For further information, please contact jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk for the specification and market engagement questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005573-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,939 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Jemma Godleman
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESILIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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