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Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement Hydrophones

CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED

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17 Apr 2025 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

Celtic Sea Power Limited, based in Hayle, United Kingdom, has issued a procurement contract titled "Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement Hydrophones" under the Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment industry category. The contract process has moved through an open procurement procedure but will now be awarded directly, without competition. The award process is in the concluding stage, with the contract set to be signed by 24th April 2025 and the delivery taking place between 1st May and 31st July 2025. This procurement process highlights the acquisition of hydrophones, a specialised type of equipment, and has been completed with the supplier Ocean Instruments NZ from New Zealand.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in precision laboratory and optical equipment, particularly SMEs that manufacture or supply hydrophones and related underwater soundscape equipment. Companies looking to expand their market into the United Kingdom can benefit significantly from this contract's visibility and scope. As the procurement method involved a direct award below the threshold, smaller businesses can look to similar opportunities where open competition may be bypassed for specialised needs, fostering business growth through collaborative and streamlined procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement Hydrophones

Notice Description

This Transparency Notice is issued by Celtic Sea Power Ltd. After completion of an Open Procurement Procedure and on conclusion of the evaluation of all received tenders, the contracting authority was unable to award the contract. Celtic Sea Power therefore intend to move to Direct Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050480
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015759-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
£127,585 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN INSTRUMENTS NZ

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