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Hydrographic Surveys

TRINITY HOUSE

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25 Feb 2026 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Trinity House on behalf of the central government involved a contract for hydrographic surveys across nine sites. This project, classified under hydrographic surveying services, saw a completion with a contract signed on 18 August 2025 and active until 31 July 2026. The buying organisation, based in London, facilitated this procurement under a limited competition method, specifically structured below the threshold for such processes. The tender's legal basis rests on the legislation of 2023/54, with location-specific delineation being highly dependent on prevailing weather conditions, informing the contract's completion schedule. Trinity House has appointed G J Binding and Sons, a South Glamorgan-based SME, as the supplier tasked with fulfilling the contract valued at £47,706.25 exclusive of VAT.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses adept in hydrographic surveying services, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio through government contracts. G J Binding and Sons, possessing commendable expertise and operational capacity, illustrates the bid potential for specialised suppliers capable of delivering precise delineation surveys in challenging environments. Involvement in this procurement allows companies to strengthen their market position and credibility, especially those situated within the UK, aligning with government partnerships. Businesses situated within similar niche service provisions are encouraged to consider tendering for analogous contracts, thereby building strategic relationships within the public sector and leveraging location advantages.

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Notice Title

Hydrographic Surveys

Notice Description

Full hydrographic delineation survey for 9 sites. Contract end date dependant on weather conditions. To view this notice, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1017102066

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017110-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,706 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G J BINDING AND SONS

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