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title: "Hydrographic Survey Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ac3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Hydrographic Survey Services

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ac3

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is planning a procurement process for Hydrographic Survey Services. This tender is classified under services, specifically hydrographic surveying, and is intended for implementation within the United Kingdom, originating from Southampton. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the expectation to follow the UK's statutory hydrographic obligations under the SOLAS Convention. Key dates to note include the projected start of the contract period on 1st April 2028, running until 31st March 2031, with a possibility for renewal extending until 31st March 2033. Businesses should be aware of a future notice deadline scheduled for 4th October 2027.

This procurement offers significant business growth potential, particularly suiting SMEs in the field of hydrographic surveying, environmental monitoring, and maritime safety services. With an estimated contract value of £16.5 million (gross £19.8 million), there are substantial opportunities for businesses adept at conducting extensive surveys and mapping of UK waters to ensure maritime and environmental safety. The executive agency of the Department for Transport, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, emphasises the importance of these services in maintaining current UK nautical charts and publications for Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas, offering a lucrative opportunity for firms capable of delivering such services.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037622-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Oct 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 13:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037622-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037622-2026
  24th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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