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Survey of potential Western Channel MPA control sites

JNCC SUPPORT CO

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14 Sep 2026 at 17:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
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03 Sep 2026 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

JNCC Support Co is procuring an offshore environmental survey of potential control sites for the Western Channel Marine Conservation Zone. The work will support planning of a future effectiveness-of-measures survey, which would monitor environmental changes if proposed fisheries management measures are introduced. The required services comprise acquisition and interpretation of multibeam bathymetry and backscatter to identify control sites, ground truthing and habitat characterisation, a costed option for repeat bathymetry to detect geomorphological change, and a final report. This is an environmental services contract, with delivery across the United Kingdom and offshore Western Channel locations. The requirement is managed by JNCC Support Co, a central government public authority.

The procurement reached tender: JNCC invited offers through an open procedure. There is one lot, and the contract period is 23 October 2026 to 26 February 2027. The estimated value is £195,833.33 excluding VAT, or £235,000 including VAT. Questions were due by 21 September 2026 at 14:00, and bids were due by 28 September 2026 at 14:00. The planned award decision date is 5 October 2026. Evaluation is based on quality of bid (50%), contractor details (20%), social value (10%) and price (20%). Economic and technical selection requirements are set out in the ITT tender pack. Electronic submission in English is allowed.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises with specialist marine survey and environmental science capability. Relevant suppliers will need to undertake and interpret multibeam bathymetry and backscatter, identify suitable control sites, carry out ground-truthing and habitat characterisation, and produce a clear final technical report. Experience in offshore survey operations, marine conservation or fisheries-related environmental assessment would be directly relevant to the stated objectives. The scope also includes a costed option for repeat bathymetry to identify geomorphological change, so suppliers able to plan and price follow-up geophysical surveying may be well placed. Bidders should be able to demonstrate their technical and economic capacity, explain the contractor team and delivery approach, and address social value alongside quality and price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Survey of potential Western Channel MPA control sites

Notice Description

Project Aims: To deliver an offshore survey, the survey will provide information to support JNCC in planning a future effectiveness of measures (EoM) survey at Western Channel Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). The subsequent effectiveness of measures survey will aim to monitor environmental changes at the site, should proposed fisheries management measures come into effect. To meet the overall aims of this project, the project objectives are: Objective 1 - Acquisition and interpretation of multibeam bathymetry and backscatter (control site identification) Objective 2 - Ground truthing and habitat characterisation Objective 3 - Repeat bathymetry survey for geomorphological change detection (costed option) Objective 4 - Compile a final report

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f1a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087059-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,833 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£195,833 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Oct 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 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
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

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