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    ContractsModeling the Effects of Sand Wave Removal on Seabed Sediment Movement
    Awarded contract

    Modeling the Effects of Sand Wave Removal on Seabed Sediment Movement

    Awarded
    £40k
    Published 10 Jul 2026

    Develop numerical models to assess environmental impacts of sand wave clearance on seabed sediment transport for marine cable routing applications.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 10 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £40k
    Published 10 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £40,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CM
      Cooper Marine Advisors Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    10 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This project seeks to develop numerical models to assess how removing sand waves affects near-bed sediment transport in marine environments. Cable routing applications often propose clearing sand waves through active sand wave fields, but limited understanding of the environmental consequences creates regulatory uncertainty, particularly near marine protected areas. By simulating hypothetical sand wave clearance scenarios, this research will determine whether such removal poses risks to designated sedimentary habitats and sediment pathways. The results will provide evidence-based guidance for evaluating cable routing proposals and support proportional environmental impact assessments, helping balance infrastructure development with marine ecosystem protection.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

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    Who wins here
    1. Cooper Marine Advisors Ltd1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c903
    NR
    Buyer
    Natural Resources Wales
    Sector
    Research & Innovation