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Geophysical and Shallow Sub-Surface Survey Services at the Port of Port Talbot

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

Published: Jun 4, 2026

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the architecture and engineering and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Maritime. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 6, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the architecture and engineering sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Associated British Ports intends to award a utilities services contract for the delivery of geophysical and sub-surface survey works around Port Talbot. The scope of the Services includes two survey campaigns split it to two phases, the initial contract award will encompass phase 1 (shallow sub-surface survey services). ABP intends to enter into a further contract for the execution of phase 2 (UXO and seismic survey. ABP reserves the right to modify the contract after initial award, in accordance with s31 and Schedule 8, for the additional phase 2 work. The Scope of Services is comprised of: Phase 1: Firm Scope, surveys anticipated August–October 2026 Reconnaissance geophysical survey to collect the following data : · High-resolution bathymetric data. · Sidescan sonar seabed reflectivity. · Sub-bottom profiler data to image the shallow sub-surface (<10 m). · Opportunistic magnetometer survey data. The survey area extent is ~60 km2 in water depth range ~25 to 35 m below LAT, located approximately 10-15km from the coastline. Phase 2: Optional Scope 2027 UXO and seismic survey to collect the following data over a refined area and an optimised Cable Corridor: · Single channel seismic data to image the sub-surface to approximately 30 m below seafloor. · High-resolution bathymetric data. · Magnetometer data for UXO assessment purposes.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 052863-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 4, 2026.

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What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 052863-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 6, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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This notice was issued by ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.