--- title: "Hydrographic Survey Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039a64" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039a64" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039a64.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039a64.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2023-01-25" --- # Hydrographic Survey Services Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039a64 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039a64) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039a64.json) ## Summary The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a tender for Hydrographic Survey Services. The MCA, an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport in the UK, is responsible for maritime safety and environmental protection. The tender is for a multi-million-pound Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP) aimed at surveying and mapping UK waters to maintain nautical chart accuracy and safety. The tender consists of multiple lots focusing on different water depths and survey types. The deadline for submissions is 23rd February 2023, and the contract period extends up to 31st March 2026. This tender by the MCA presents significant business opportunities for companies specializing in hydrographic surveying services. Businesses with expertise in marine data gathering for navigational safety can compete for various lots within the programme. The MCA aims to protect operational capability within the CHP, allowing contractors to bid for single or multiple lots. Companies considering bidding must adhere to the submission terms outlined and be prepared to meet the bid validity period of 90 days. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering a transparent process for interested suppliers. ## Notice 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. This multi-disciplined marine data gathering programme is targeted at areas of highest navigational safety risk. The CHP work scopes are: Lot 1 Shallow Water - typically water depths 0-200m, predominantly depths less than 40m; Lot 2 Medium Water - typically water depths 0-200m; 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. ### Lot Information Hydrographic Survey Services 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. This multi-disciplined marine data gathering programme is targeted at areas of highest navigational safety risk. The CHP work scopes are: Lot 1 Shallow Water - typically water depths 0-200m, predominantly depths less than 40m; Lot 2 Medium Water - typically water depths 0-200m; 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. Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months. Hydrographic Survey Services 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. This multi-disciplined marine data gathering programme is targeted at areas of highest navigational safety risk. The CHP work scopes are: Lot 1 Shallow Water - typically water depths 0-200m, predominantly depths less than 40m; Lot 2 Medium Water - typically water depths 0-200m; 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. Renewal: Potential to extend for up to 24 months Hydrographic Survey Services 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. This multi-disciplined marine data gathering programme is targeted at areas of highest navigational safety risk. The CHP work scopes are: Lot 1 Shallow Water - typically water depths 0-200m, predominantly depths less than 40m; Lot 2 Medium Water - typically water depths 0-200m; 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. Renewal: Possibility to extend for up to 24 months Hydrographic Survey Services 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. This multi-disciplined marine data gathering programme is targeted at areas of highest navigational safety risk. The CHP work scopes are: Lot 1 Shallow Water - typically water depths 0-200m, predominantly depths less than 40m; Lot 2 Medium Water - typically water depths 0-200m; 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. Renewal: Possibility to extend for up to 24 months Lot 5 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. This multi-disciplined marine data gathering programme is targeted at areas of highest navigational safety risk. The CHP work scopes are: Lot 1 Shallow Water - typically water depths 0-200m, predominantly depths less than 40m; Lot 2 Medium Water - typically water depths 0-200m; 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. Renewal: Possibility to extend for up to 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002244-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,000,000 | | Lots value | £15,200,001 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MARITIME & 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2023 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002244-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mcga.gov.uk - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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