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title: "UXO Survey - Luce Bay"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0583fc"
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# UXO Survey - Luce Bay

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0583fc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UXO Survey - Luce Bay" was initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, UK. The tender is related to marine survey services and involves an annual hydrographic survey to assess munitions' seabed containment sites at Luce Bay. It was an open competition under a 'Below threshold' procurement method, with the process advancing from tendering to awarding. The tender stage ended on 30 August 2025, with the contract awarded on 9 October 2025 to Clydeside Surveys Ltd, a small enterprise based in Glasgow. The contract term extends from 9 October 2025 to 31 December 2027, with potential renewals until 2029 based on performance and agreed pricing adjustments.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and hydrographic survey services. Companies adept in conducting detailed surveys and capable of delivering precise assessments on munitions containment effectiveness would find this opportunity particularly lucrative. Small to medium enterprises, capable of adhering to health and safety regulations, offering competitive pricing, and meeting specified technical requirements, are well-suited to compete and grow through engagements like these. The government's preference for open and below-threshold tenders also ensures an accessible procurement landscape for diverse business players.

## Notice

Annual hydrographic survey to assess the continued effectiveness of the original seabed permanent containment sites of munitions situated at Luce Bay. Detailed report is deliverable of each annual survey.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to budget availability, satisfactory performance and agreement of extension prices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071693-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLYDESIDE SURVEYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 14:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071693-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 09:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047189-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071693-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047189-2025
  8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.https://clydeside-surveys.co.uk/
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=7dab84e3-22d4-4daf-bc35-358e32751226&_ncp=1754647011055.1915747-1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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