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26 Mar 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the tender process for the procurement of long-range acoustic Doppler current profilers on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge. The procurement falls under the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances. Located in Swindon, the procurement was conducted as a direct award below the threshold without competition, with the initial contract starting on 4th April 2025 and ending on 27th June 2025. The total contract value amounted to GBP 103,104.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in hydrographic and oceanographic instruments. It highlights a demand for high-precision measuring instruments, providing a growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting stringent performance criteria. Large-scale enterprises like Nortek Instruments Limited, who won this contract, are well-positioned to compete, given their experience and capability to deliver specialised equipment within the specified timeframe. Engaging in such tenders can enhance market presence and foster growth in the scientific instrumentation sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-4865 BAS - Long-range acoustic Doppler current profilers

Notice Description

Supply of Long-range acoustic Doppler current profilers to British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=935716059

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011304-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2025 - 28 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTEK INSTRUMENTS LIMITED

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