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ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

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

Engineering & ArchitectureCPV 71351900
ValueValue not published
Deadline6 Jul 2026
Published4 Jun 2026
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 4 Jun 2026ClosedCloses 6 Jul 2026
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procurement@abports.co.uk

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The brief

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.

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Stage
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052863-2026
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