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Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement: Cetacean Click-Train Recorder - FPOD

CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED

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17 Apr 2025 at 09:19

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Celtic Sea Power Limited, a public undertaking based in Hayle, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement: Cetacean Click-Train Recorder – FPOD" under the goods industry category. The procurement proceeded initially through an open procedure but is now moving to a direct award due to technical non-compliance by all bidders. The award of this contract is pending, with Chelonia Limited identified as the supplier. The contract, worth £93,840 gross, spans from 1st May 2025 to 31st July 2025. A crucial milestone, the future signature date, is set for 24th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. SMEs like Chelonia Limited, which is the successful supplier, demonstrate that smaller companies can compete effectively in specialised procurement processes. The shift to a direct award process suggests an opportunity for businesses with the required technical expertise and the ability to meet interoperability concerns to engage closely with the buying organisation. Interested parties that align with these criteria and are based in the UK could find valuable growth prospects through this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement: Cetacean Click-Train Recorder - FPOD

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05048b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015782-2025
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
£78,200 Under £100K
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CHELONIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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