Survey of potential Western Channel MPA control sites

JNCC SUPPORT CO

Published: Sep 14, 2026

Updated: Sep 16, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security, architecture and engineering, environment and climate and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Fisheries, Biodiversity, Data Collection and Coastal Marine. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 195,833. Proposals must be submitted before September 28, 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 agriculture and food security 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

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 087059-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About JNCC SUPPORT CO

JNCC SUPPORT CO has issued 44 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Environment & Climate, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 087059-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 28, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by JNCC SUPPORT CO in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

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

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £195,833 - £195,833. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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.