Geophysical and Shallow Sub-Surface Survey Services at the Port of Port Talbot
- ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06ada5
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.
Notices
UK4: Tender notice
- Notice identifier
- 2026/S 000-052863
- Published
- 4 June 2026, 2:25pm