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Annual Multi-Instrument Geotek Service Contract

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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07 May 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is for the "Annual Multi-Instrument Geotek Service Contract," overseen by the National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, United Kingdom. This contract involves the maintenance of the BOSCORF Geotek Instrument suite and has been directly awarded to GEOTEK Ltd, without competitive bidding, as it is below the procurement threshold. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to the repair and maintenance of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus. The contract is active, having been signed on 7th May 2025, and will run until 1st April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and servicing of scientific equipment, particularly those familiar with proprietary instruments. While the contract has been directly awarded, similar future opportunities could interest companies with expertise in instrument servicing and maintenance, offering potential for growth in providing niche, technical services to public authorities like the National Oceanography Centre. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience might find themselves well-suited for such contracts, as evidenced by the successful procurement by GEOTEK Ltd, an established SME in the industry.

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Notice Title

Annual Multi-Instrument Geotek Service Contract

Notice Description

This contract is for the annual maintenance of the BOSCORF Geotek Instrument suite. Due to the proprietary maintenance and part requirements this contract has been awarded without competition to GEOTEK Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019437-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
George-Oliver Samuel Matthews
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

GEOTEK

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