Planning

Hydrographic Survey Services

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Apr 2026 at 13:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is planning a procurement process for Hydrographic Survey Services. This tender is classified under services, specifically hydrographic surveying, and is intended for implementation within the United Kingdom, originating from Southampton. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the expectation to follow the UK's statutory hydrographic obligations under the SOLAS Convention. Key dates to note include the projected start of the contract period on 1st April 2028, running until 31st March 2031, with a possibility for renewal extending until 31st March 2033. Businesses should be aware of a future notice deadline scheduled for 4th October 2027.

This procurement offers significant business growth potential, particularly suiting SMEs in the field of hydrographic surveying, environmental monitoring, and maritime safety services. With an estimated contract value of £16.5 million (gross £19.8 million), there are substantial opportunities for businesses adept at conducting extensive surveys and mapping of UK waters to ensure maritime and environmental safety. The executive agency of the Department for Transport, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, emphasises the importance of these services in maintaining current UK nautical charts and publications for Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas, offering a lucrative opportunity for firms capable of delivering such services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrographic Survey Services

Notice Description

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport. The MCA is responsible throughout the UK for implementing and developing the UK Government's maritime safety and environmental protection policy. That includes co-ordinating Search and Rescue at sea through His Majesty's Coastguard 24 hours a day, and checking that ships meet UK and international safety rules. The MCA work to prevent the loss of lives at the coast and at sea, to ensure that ships are safe, and to prevent coastal pollution: Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas. The MCA plays a unique role within Government in discharging the UK's statutory hydrographic obligations under the United Nations' Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. The MCA funds, manages and delivers the UK Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP). The CHP is a multi-million-pound MCA-led Government initiative to prioritise, survey and map UK waters in order to keep UK nautical charts and publications current, safe and fit for purpose.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ac3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037622-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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