Provision of Earth Observation Services (EOS)

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
South East
Selective procedure
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Provision of satellite-based earth observation services to support maritime safety and environmental protection. The service includes the delivery of high-resolution satellite imagery and automated oil spill detection and alerting capabilities to monitor coastal waters and maritime incidents.

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Awarded value: £1.3m; As published
Published: 1 June 2023; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 31 March 2025; Kongsberg Norcontrol Limited
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 31 March 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of satellite imagery and environmental monitoring services for maritime oil spill detection and coastal surveillance operations.

Category: Environmental protection

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
1 June 2023
Contract awardedto Kongsberg Norcontrol Limited
31 March 2025
Contract starts
1 April 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2026

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How it compares

21× the typical satellite imagery contract (£61k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/37264/provision-of-earth-observation-services-eos
Buyer reference: tender_364208/1466302
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-1de19ef8-8489-426b-8a11-23e522f1db5b
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Provision of Earth Observation Services (EOS). Contract award, 1 June 2023. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/37264/provision-of-earth-observation-services-eos (accessed 12 October 2026).