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Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement

CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Celtic Sea Power Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Hayle, UK, recently completed the "Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement" process. Initially conducted through an open procurement procedure, the contracting authority moved to a direct award method due to the technical non-compliance of the received bids. The direct award, valued at £260,000, encompasses equipment supply including hydrophones, CTD sensors, cetacean click train recorders, and acoustic release devices. Contracts have been awarded to multiple suppliers, with scheduled contracts running from 1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for SME suppliers of specialised marine equipment. Businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced acoustic and tracking technologies, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Suppliers with a strong commitment to technical excellence and interoperability standards stand to benefit from engaging with public authorities like Celtic Sea Power, who are driving innovation in marine renewable energy sectors.

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Notice Title

Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement

Notice Description

Following an Open Procurement Procedure and on conclusion of the evaluation of all received tenders, the contracting authority was unable to award the contract due to the fact that none of the bidders met the technical requirements set out in the ITT and due to concerns re: interoperability there was no alternative but to terminate the procurement. Celtic Sea Power therefore intend to move to Direct Award for the equipment listed below totaling PS260,000.00 : 23 Hydrophone and integrated recorders CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) Sensors Cetacean Click Train Recorders Fish Tag Detectors Acoustic Release Devices Manual Tracking Receiver and Transponder / smart hydrophone Following the delivery of the equipment below, S3 will deploy remote systems across the Celtic Sea, each consisting of an acoustic release, a fish tag detector, a hydrophone, and a cetacean click-train logger.

Procurement Information

Following an Open Procurement Procedure and on conclusion of the evaluation of all received tenders, the contracting authority was unable to award the contract due to the fact that none of the bidders met the technical requirements set out in the ITT and due to concerns re: interoperability there was no alternative but to terminate the procurement. Celtic Sea Power therefore intend to move to Direct Award for the equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050251
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014893-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CHELONIA

R.S. AQUA

SILVIA BIRCH

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