Lot 1
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Statuscomplete
AwardedFind a Tender · award Update
Civil Hydrography Programme Sample Analysis
BuyerMaritime and Coastguard Agency
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published20 Mar 2026
What is being bought
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) intends to commission the British Geological Survey (BGS) to undertake Particle Size Analysis (PSA) on sediment samples collected as part of the MCA‑managed UK Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP). This recommendation is made in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 6(a) of the Procurement Act 2023. The BGS has been identified as the only supplier capable of meeting the Authority’s requirements within the scope of the current need, due to its specialist technical capability and sector‑specific expertise, which are essential to the delivery of the services.
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Awards
2
Statusactive
SupplierBritish Geological Survey
Value£92,000
Contract periodFrom 2 Apr 2026 to 31 May 2031
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| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-067086 |
|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 025872-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Fri Mar 20 2026 15:08:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 0 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | awardUpdate, contractUpdate | 025872-2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | award, contract | 025866-2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | award, contract | 025855-2026 |
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