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Marine Enhancement Ecological Monitoring Survey

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Marine Enhancement Ecological Monitoring Survey" in the services category, specifically related to marine survey and diving services. The contract focuses on the intertidal and subtidal monitoring concerning ecological growth and biodiversity of an environmental enhancement at Hengistbury Head Long Groyne. An open procurement method is being used, below the threshold for open competition. Located in the UK region UKK24, this tender is active and the submission deadline is set for 13th February 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 4th February 2026. The contract period is anticipated to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the fields of marine ecology, environmental monitoring, and diving services. It is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality services, as the award criteria are equally weighted between price and quality. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio and expand its market reach. Businesses with expertise in environmental and marine survey services, as well as those with experience in biodiversity projects, would be ideally positioned to undertake this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Enhancement Ecological Monitoring Survey

Notice Description

Hengistbury Head Long Groyne on the headland between Poole and Christchurch Bays has been reconstructed in 2024, consisting of granite rock armour. The structure replaced the original life expired groyne constructed in 1939, with a newer standard of design to provide coastal erosion protection for a further 100+yrs. As part of the scheme a marine 'Environmental Enhancement' was installed to increase the biodiversity of the area. This transformed an area of sandy foreshore to a more diverse environment using limestone reclaimed from the deconstructed groyne and an array of marine concrete ecological enhancement units. This contract is to provide structured intertidal and subtidal monitoring of the enhancement over a number of years, aimed at monitoring the ecological status, growth and biodiversity of the marine 'Environmental Enhancement' installation completed as part of the coastal defence works on and around Hengistbury Head Long Groyne.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003153-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.place@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

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