Tender

The Subsea Soundscape (S3) Program Procurement

CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

07 Apr 2025 at 15:26

Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Subsea Soundscape (S3) Program Procurement" was managed by Celtic Sea Power Limited, located at Chi Gallos Hayle Marine Renewables Business Park, Hayle, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry categories of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and research and development services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, with a tender period ending on 31st March 2025. The initial procurement process aimed to acquire at-sea mooring units equipped with advanced acoustic recorders and tag detection capabilities. However, the tender was ultimately cancelled on 7th April 2025 after none of the bidders met the technical requirements.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology, acoustic equipment, and related consultancy services. Companies with expertise in providing integrated acoustic solutions and meeting high technical standards were well-suited to compete. Although the procurement process concluded without awarding a contract, future similar tenders remain a valuable growth opportunity for companies that can deliver innovative and technically compliant solutions in marine and acoustics industries.

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Notice Title

The Subsea Soundscape (S3) Program Procurement

Notice Description

Procurement for at-sea mooring units, equipped with state-of-the-art broadband acoustic recorders, pop-up acoustic retrieval systems & tag detection capabilities, & delivered to a workshop in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Each consisting of an acoustic release, a fish tag detector, a hydrophone, & a cetacean click-train logger. The total budget of the Contract is PS303,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e945
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013476-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£303,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£303,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Brad Davies
Contact Email
brad.davies@celticseapower.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAYLE
Postcode
TR27 4DD
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

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