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RBRmaestro - Custom Float Senors

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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10 Mar 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton has finalised a contract for the provision of bespoke float sensors and calibration services. The contract, valued at £44,424 gross, was awarded to R.S. Aqua Limited and covers the duration from 10th March 2025 to 10th March 2027. This specific procurement falls under the 'goods' category and pertains to hydrographic and surveying instruments. Initiated via a direct procurement method without competition, the process has now reached the award stage.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and calibration of scientific instruments, particularly hydrographic and surveying equipment. SMEs with capabilities in creating custom sensor suites and offering extended warranties would find this sector profitable. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in the field of oceanographic research equipment should consider similar future tenders by public authorities such as the National Oceanography Centre.

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Notice Title

RBRmaestro - Custom Float Senors

Notice Description

This contract was placed for the provision of a bespoke float with custom sensor suites and the calibration of the float. The contract also allows for the extended warranty of 12 months to cover the projects timeline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ead6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008466-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

38296000 - Surveying instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R.S. AQUA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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