The Canyons MCZ DY200 eQA drop camera analysis
Description: 2. Project Summary In September 2025, NOC and JNCC conducted a survey aboard the RSS Discovery (DY200) gathering evidence to monitor The Canyons MCZ and inform assessment of the condition of the designated features of the site. The Canyons MCZ is in the far south-west corner of the UK continental shelf and is unique within the context of England's largely shallow seas due to its depth, sea-bed topography and the coral features it contains. The designated features of The Canyons MCZ are listed in Table 1. More information on The Canyons MCZ can be found in the JNCC site information centre (https://jncc.gov.uk/our-work/the-canyons-mpa/). Table 1 Designated features of The Canyons MCZ Protected Feature Feature Type Deep-sea bed Broadscale marine habitat Cold-water coral reefs Feature of Conservation Importance Coral gardens (read more...)
Summary: The procurement process for the contract titled "The Canyons MCZ DY200 eQA drop camera analysis" is being conducted by JNCC SUPPORT CO, a public authority under central government. This tender falls under the marine survey services, analysis services, and environmental monitoring industry categories, and is aimed at work within the United Kingdom, particularly in monitoring The Canyons MCZ situated in the south-west corner of the UK continental shelf. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 15th December 2025 at 09:00 GMT. Enquiries can be made until 8th December 2025. The tender is an open below-threshold competition with a focus on services, offering a gross contract value of £19,800.