Tender: Geophysical and Shallow Sub‑Surface Survey Services at Port of Port Talbot (Phase 1: Aug–Oct 2026; Optional Phase 2 UXO & Seismic 2027)

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Associated British Ports is seeking a supplier for geophysical and shallow sub-surface survey services around Port Talbot. The contract covers two survey campaigns split into phases, with the initial award encompassing Phase 1 (shallow sub-surface survey services) and an optional Phase 2 planned for 2027 (UXO and seismic). Phase 1, anticipated August–October 2026, is a reconnaissance geophysical survey of an area of about 60 km2 located roughly 10–15 km from the coastline in water depths of about 25–35 m below LAT, collecting high-resolution bathymetric data, sidescan sonar seabed reflectivity, sub-bottom profiler data to image the shallow sub-surface (<10 m) and opportunistic magnetometer data. Phase 2 (optional) would collect single-channel seismic data to image to approximately 30 m below the seafloor, high-resolution bathymetry and magnetometer data for UXO assessment over a refined area and an optimised cable corridor. ABP intends to enter a further contract for Phase 2 work and reserves the right to modify the contract after initial award.