Notice Information
Notice Title
Geophysical and Shallow Sub-Surface Survey Services at the Port of Port Talbot
Notice Description
Associated British Ports intends to award a utilities services contract for the delivery of geophysical and sub-surface survey works around Port Talbot. The scope of the Services includes two survey campaigns split it to two phases, the initial contract award will encompass phase 1 (shallow sub-surface survey services). ABP intends to enter into a further contract for the execution of phase 2 (UXO and seismic survey. ABP reserves the right to modify the contract after initial award, in accordance with s31 and Schedule 8, for the additional phase 2 work. The Scope of Services is comprised of: Phase 1: Firm Scope, surveys anticipated August-October 2026 Reconnaissance geophysical survey to collect the following data : * High-resolution bathymetric data. * Sidescan sonar seabed reflectivity. * Sub-bottom profiler data to image the shallow sub-surface (<10 m). * Opportunistic magnetometer survey data. The survey area extent is ~60 km2 in water depth range ~25 to 35 m below LAT, located approximately 10-15km from the coastline. Phase 2: Optional Scope 2027 UXO and seismic survey to collect the following data over a refined area and an optimised Cable Corridor: * Single channel seismic data to image the sub-surface to approximately 30 m below seafloor. * High-resolution bathymetric data. * Magnetometer data for UXO assessment purposes.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06ada5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052863-2026
- 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
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
71351900 - Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services
71351924 - Underwater exploration services
71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
71353000 - Surface surveying services
71354500 - Marine survey services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 4 Jun 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- 6 Jul 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 25 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
- 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
- ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- WC2E 9ES
- 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
- TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052863-2026
4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
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