Hydrographic Survey Services
Description: 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 (read more...)
Summary: The procurement process for "Hydrographic Survey Services" has been initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, an executive agency of the Department for Transport situated in Southampton, United Kingdom. This service aims to support the UK's commitment to maritime safety and environmental protection by surveying and mapping UK waters. Currently at the planning stage, the market consultation questionnaire must be completed by 14th September 2026, with contracting set to commence on 1st April 2028 and potentially extend until 31st March 2033. This is a service procurement process above the threshold category, requiring engagement through the DfT procurement portal, Jaggaer.