Uk SBS - UK National Seabed Mapping Programme- Scoping Study

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** A number of public sector bodies map the seabed. They already coordinate but recognise a greater level of coordination could yield benefits for planning, businesses, the environment and safety. Businesses would be able to utilise the data and local authorities, regulatory bodies and other public sector organisations would share access. It could potentially be a major contribution to the Government's open source data programme and strengthen the UK's growth capacity. Background to the Requirement The public and private sectors have been aware for some time of the need to have a national programme for mappin…

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