TENDER FOR DIVE VESSEL FOR ISLES OF SCILLY KELP SURVEY 2027 – ISLES OF SCILLY, UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
Natural England – Dive Vessel
Description
Natural England plan to undertake scientific dive surveys of kelp forest communities within the Isles of Scilly Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in summer 2027. This tender relates solely to the provision of a suitably coded vessel and crew to support the scientific diving operations for this important marine survey.
Key requirements:
• Suitably coded dive vessel
• Qualified crew
• Isles of Scilly SAC survey support
• Kelp forest community assessment
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender Service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £18,000 excluding VAT
- £21,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- June 2027 to September 2027
- 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34500000 – Ships and boats
- 60650000 – Vessel charter services
- 98360000 – Marine services
Contract locations
- UKK – South West (England)
Region: South West England
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 September 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 September 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Vessel suitability and crew expertise | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
Natural England,
Peterborough,
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@naturalengland.org.uk
Region: UKK – South West England
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
