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Hydrographic Survey Services

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 14:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 13:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Hydrographic Survey Services" has been initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, an executive agency of the Department for Transport situated in Southampton, United Kingdom. This service aims to support the UK's commitment to maritime safety and environmental protection by surveying and mapping UK waters. Currently at the planning stage, the market consultation questionnaire must be completed by 14th September 2026, with contracting set to commence on 1st April 2028 and potentially extend until 31st March 2033. This is a service procurement process above the threshold category, requiring engagement through the DfT procurement portal, Jaggaer.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in hydrographic surveying to participate in a high-value project with an expected budget of £16.5 million to £19.8 million. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, making it an inclusive opportunity for diverse market players to contribute to ensuring safer navigation and environmental stewardship of UK waters. This initiative not only enhances business growth through governmental contracts but also offers the potential to play a pivotal role in public safety and environmental conservation.

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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.

Planning Information

Market Consultation Questionnaire to be completed in the DfT eSourcing portal Jaggaer. Suppliers must register on the Department for Transport's (DfT) procurement portal (Jaggaer) in order to access the market consultation documents and respond to the questionnaire. https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ***Once logged into Jaggaer, navigate to: pqq_793 MCA Civil Hydrography Programme Review***

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/072829-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
31 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 May 202710 months 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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