---
title: "Seabed Sampling near Poole & Christchurch Bays"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0558ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# Seabed Sampling near Poole & Christchurch Bays

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0558ee

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## Summary

The contracting process led by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council involved seabed sampling near Poole & Christchurch Bays, within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry. This was an open procurement process under legal basis 2023/54, targeting 15 locations for marine aggregate production in the Option Area 2105 near the West Isle of Wight. The initial tender phase ended on 1st August 2025. Subsequently, on 16th September 2025, CMS GEOSCIENCE LIMITED was awarded the contract, valued at £90,000 with a duration from 15th September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The contract status is active, with procurement classified under public authority - sub-central government, located in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises experienced in the marine survey and dredging industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in high-standard data collection and reporting for the aggregate industry are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Participating in this procurement process not only provides a direct business opportunity via the £75,000 contract but also enhances company visibility and strengthens credentials in governmental offshore projects. The open procedure allows a wide range of businesses to compete, making it accessible for SMEs aiming to expand their market reach in marine geological services.

## Notice

The requirement is for seabed sampling that will be used to inform potential marine aggregate production in new Option Area 2105 (West Isle of Wight). Data collection and reporting must meet a high standard in align with best practice for the aggregate industry with a track record of work for the dredging/aggregate industry in the UK. The work is for 15 locations with 5m depth vibrocores (in water depths less than 25m, each location TBC in Area 2105) and accompanying grab sample at each location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056958-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CMS GEOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056958-2025
- 4 Jul 2025 at 10:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037357-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056958-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037357-2025
  4th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please follow the below instructions to view all documentation and to express your interest in this opportunity. 1. https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ 2. Click "Search Latest Opportunities" 3. Search Reference: DN781103 4. Login and Register Interest https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1bfa0150-bc58-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Please note, all communications must be via the procurement platform.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5262
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5263

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cms-geoscience.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1bfa0150-bc58-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/Pleasefollowthebelowinstructionstoviewalldocumentationandtoexpressyourinterestinthisopportunity.1.https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/2.Click"SearchLatestOpportunities"3.SearchReference:DN7811034.LoginandRegisterInteresthttps://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1bfa0150-bc58-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21Pleasenote,allcommunicationsmustbeviatheprocurementplatform.

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