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Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement: CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) Sensors, Fish Tag Detectors Acoustic Release Devices Manual Tracking Receiver and Transponder

CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED

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22 Apr 2025 at 08:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Celtic Sea Power Limited, a public undertaking based in Hayle, United Kingdom, focuses on acquiring submerged soundscape equipment, specifically CTD sensors and various underwater devices. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses, and follows a direct award method due to an earlier failed open procurement procedure. The procurement stage is complete, but the contract is pending award, with a transparency notice published on the 22nd of April, 2025. This contract, valued at GBP 81,800, is intended to be awarded to R.S. AQUA LIMITED, located in Port Solent, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to start on the 1st of May, 2025, and conclude on the 31st of July, 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing laboratory and precision equipment. Companies specialising in the manufacturing or supply of underwater tracking and monitoring technology might find this procurement process particularly advantageous, as it demands expertise in interoperable systems. The direct award procurement method allows for a faster purchase decision, thereby offering interested businesses a relatively swift entry into a potentially lucrative collaboration with a public sector authority in the marine research and technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subsea Soundscape (S3) Procurement: CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) Sensors, Fish Tag Detectors Acoustic Release Devices Manual Tracking Receiver and Transponder

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-050564
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016137-2025
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
£81,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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

R.S. AQUA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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