Survey of potential Western Channel MPA control sites tender, JNCC Support Co (closes 28 Sept 2026)

In brief

JNCC Support Co is looking for suppliers for environmental work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £195,833 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 23 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 2pm, Monday 28 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 2pm, Monday 21 September 2026
Bids by: 2pm, Monday 28 September 2026

How bids are scored

Quality of Bid 50% · Details of Contractor 20% · Social Value 10% · Price 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Tender documents

What the notice says

Project Aims: To deliver an offshore survey, the survey will provide information to support JNCC in planning a future effectiveness of measures (EoM) survey at Western Channel Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). The subsequent effectiveness of measures survey will aim to monitor environmental changes at the site, should proposed fisheries management measures come into effect. To meet the overall aims of this project, the project objectives are: Objective 1 - Acquisition and interpretation of multibeam bathymetry and backscatter (control site identification) Objective 2 - Ground truthing and habitat characterisation Objective 3 - Repeat bathymetry survey for geomorphological change detection (costed option) Objective 4 - Compile a final report

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £195,833 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 2pm, Monday 21 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Monday 28 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

3 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 083649-2026
14 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087059-2026
17 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088184-2026
23 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 089943-2026

About the buyer

JNCC Support CoLast 12 months

Procurements

12

Awards

5

Suppliers it has used most for environmental

James Hutton Limited2 contracts
2 Excel Aviation Limited1 contract
3KQ Ltd1 contract
4ei Limited1 contract
AECOM Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from JNCC Support Co

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