AwardedAwarded 26 October 2026

Survey of potential Western Channel MPA control sites

JNCC Support Co · Central government

In brief

JNCC Support Co awarded environmental work to Ocean Ecology Limited on 26 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £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.

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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

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Ocean Ecology Limited
3 bids received
£306,369
Awarded 26 October 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083649-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 087059-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 088184-2026
  4. Tender notice · UK4, notice 089943-2026
  5. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 101236-2026

About the buyer

JNCC Support CoLast 12 months

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From notice 083649-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 September 2026, last updated 26 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 26 October 2026.