Project record

Future Port Talbot phased marine geophysical survey

Participation
Awarded
Participation checked

GEOXYZ UK named in intended-award notice; contract signature remains pending in the record

Participation source

ABP names GEOXYZ UK for the first geophysical and shallow-subsurface survey supporting Future Port Talbot. The phased scope uses broad reconnaissance to refine the later investigation area and cable corridor.

Port Talbot survey programme diagram names GEOXYZ UK and the ex-VAT notice value, expected November-December phase one and optional 2027 follow-up.

IMWO original engineering diagram; source: Associated British Ports / Find a Tender

Location

United Kingdom / Europe

Segment

Offshore energy

Phase

Award / Confirmed

Last checked

31 October 2026

Coverage

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Offshore energy is the primary work classification. Related sectors connect this record to adjacent marine delivery and market coverage.

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Project anatomy

Contract scope and delivery roles

Client / authority
Associated British Ports
Procurement references
ABP-FPT-2601; ocds-h6vhtk-06ada5
Delivery parties
GEOXYZ UK: named survey supplier in the intended-award notice.
Contract route
Procurement references: ABP-FPT-2601; ocds-h6vhtk-06ada5. Official intended-award notice names GEOXYZ UK at GBP 832,236 excluding VAT. The published award and contract status fields remain pending, with a scheduled signature date of 26 October 2026.
Execution window
Notice contract window 30 October 2026-26 February 2027. Phase 1 expected November-December 2026; optional Phase 2 during 2027.
Works package
Approximately 60km2 reconnaissance with high-resolution bathymetry, side-scan sonar and shallow sub-bottom profiling below 10m beneath the seabed. Optional later survey refines the area and cable corridor with seismic work to about 30m below seabed.
Marine interfaces
The broad first-phase area lies about 10-15km offshore in water 25-35m below LAT. Interpretation is intended to focus subsequent survey lines and corridor development; magnetometer results identify follow-up targets.
Commercial evidence boundary
Firm first-phase acquisition and optional deeper work require different line plans and vessel time. The decision to exercise the option depends on route selection and remaining investigation questions after reconnaissance.

Evidence gap

What remains unverified

Outstanding evidence

  • Actual contract signature and phase-one mobilisation record
  • Usable survey coverage and interpretation across route alternatives
  • Optional 2027 corridor, deeper lines and UXO follow-up requirements

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Reporting status

Project phase
Award
Evidence confidence
Confirmed
Last checked
31 October 2026
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