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title: "Hydrographic Survey Services - extension"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Hydrographic Survey Services - extension

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f2e760c-5042-4576-a216-963b028acee9

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for hydrographic survey services under the UK Civil Hydrography Programme, which plays a critical role in safeguarding navigational safety. This tender process covers multiple geographical locations, including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and other British Overseas Territories. It involved hydrographic surveying services with an open procurement method suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, under the industry category classified by CPV code 71353100. The tender went through the award stage, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028. The awarded contract was valued at £11,080,000, with an initial award announced on 18th March 2026 and published on 2nd April 2026.

This procurement opportunity has the potential to offer substantial business growth for companies in the hydrographic surveying sector, especially those skilled in marine data collection and analysis. Companies looking to participate should have expertise in surveying shallow and routine resurvey waters, and in applying marine data for navigational purposes. The process allows for participation from large-scale suppliers, evidenced by the involvement of Njord Survey AB, a company of considerable size. Businesses with prior experience in statutory hydrographic obligations and marine surveying will find this tender particularly relevant. Moreover, the open procedure procurement method suggests a competitive environment, affording firms an opportunity to demonstrate their unique capabilities in hydrographic services.

## Notice

The UK Civil Hydrography Programme: The MCA plays a unique role within Government in discharging statutory hydrographic obligations under the United Nations' Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. 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. This multi-disciplined marine data gathering programme is targeted at areas of highest navigational safety risk. The CHP work scopes are divided as follows: - Lot 1 Shallow Water - typically water depths 0-200m, predominantly depths less than 40m; - Lot 3 Routine Resurvey - navigationally critical shallow water areas with mobile seabed; - Lot 4: Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, Section 2 Surveys - SS Richard Montgomery - Lot 5: Supplementary Hydrographic Survey Services - Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, Section 2 Surveys - SS Richard Montgomery:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fb2b33-97dd-42b3-8fee-c3f12a37389e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,080,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,080,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CLINTON MARINE SURVEY; NJORD SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fb2b33-97dd-42b3-8fee-c3f12a37389e
- 10 Jul 2023 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44812ff-7a21-4186-aa68-6b35660c0c09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fb2b33-97dd-42b3-8fee-c3f12a37389e
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44812ff-7a21-4186-aa68-6b35660c0c09
  10th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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