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Replacement Probes for Vertical Microstructure Profilers

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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30 Apr 2025 at 12:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom and located in Southampton, has awarded a contract regarding the procurement of replacement probes for Vertical Microstructure Profilers. This contract, with an ID NOCP00522, falls under the industry category of instruments for checking physical characteristics. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below threshold without competition and is in the award stage marked as complete on 30th April 2025. The contract period commenced on 5th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 11th June 2025, with a total value amounting to 60,498 USD.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific instrumentation sector, particularly those specialising in oceanographic measurement tools. The contract, though awarded, highlights the need for specialised equipment to support the UK Oceanographic community, suggesting future potential opportunities for specialised suppliers. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality, precision instruments for oceanographic research and monitoring would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. Additionally, it showcases the willingness of the National Oceanography Centre to engage with qualified international suppliers, such as Rockland Scientific from Canada, who successfully aligned their offerings with the specified needs of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Probes for Vertical Microstructure Profilers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** NOC (NMF) maintain & support the Vertical Microstructure Profiler fleet of the National Capabilities for the UK Oceanographic community at the guidance of Marine Facilities Advisory Board. There are currently five separate VMP platforms in the National Marine Equipment Pool. The probes within this order are an essential component of this complex and cutting-edge ocean observation platform. These probes replace, and add to, the small unique sensors that take the scientific measurements and are vital in order to be able to continue the use of the VMP fleet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018000-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,498 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKLAND SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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