AwardedAwarded 19 March 2026

Civil Hydrography Programme Sample Analysis

Maritime and Coastguard Agency · Central government

In brief

Maritime and Coastguard Agency awarded research work to British Geological Survey on 19 March 2026.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
British Geological Survey£92,000
British Geological Survey£92,000
Awarded 19 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 025855-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 025866-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 025872-2026

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From notice 025855-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 March 2026, last updated 20 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.